Forensics: The Archaeology of Death & Crime Scenes (ARCS2003)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Social Science School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Incompatible
CRIM2060 and BIOM2003
Prerequisite
#4 units of undergrad courses
Assessment methods
Practical, report, presentation, exam
Course enquiries
Dr Patrick Faulkner
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Summer Semester, 2023 (27/11/2023 - 10/02/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
This course explores practices involving the systematic location and recovery of human remains and other crime scene materials. Students will gain experience in search techniques, excavation and the recovery, and analysis and conservation of material evidence that are vital in criminal investigations.