Overview
This minor delivers biology topic in a context of Forensic Science. To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements of the course in which you are enrolled.
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Program of study overview
Program of study
18 Units
Core4.5 Units
Option13.5 Units
Aims
This minor covers aspects of biology within a forensic science context.
It aims to develop a range of skills including the capacity to:
- Understand the role of molecular biology in forensic and analytical science and apply their knowledge to problems in this area
- Use laboratory equipment and instrumentation in the biological setting
- Present information about forensic and analytical science in a scientific manner, including communicating effectively with a variety of audiences in written and spoken form
- Retrieve, critically analyse and evaluate information relevant to forensic and analytical science and apply this knowledge to solve problems or form hypotheses
- Appreciate the multidisciplinary aspect of the discipline of forensic and analytical science and engage positively with people and ideas beyond the discipline
Learning outcomes
On completion students will be able to:
1.
Work independently in a biology laboratory using appropriate techniques and instrumentation
2.
Critically evaluate experimental data with the appropriate statistical methods
3.
Design and carry our experiments using both established and novel techniques and protocols
4.
Communicate scientific information to a variety of audiences in written and spoken form
5.
Analyse and critically evaluate ideas/information/data and apply relevant scientific principles to solve problems by, for example, creating hypotheses, testing theories and predictions, designing and carrying out experiments and analysing reported data