FORS1005

FORS1005: Foundations of Forensic Science

Student reviews for FORS1005 at Curtin University. See ratings, workload, grades, and honest feedback from Curtin students.

View in Curtin Handbook

FORS1005 student reviews

No reviews of FORS1005 yet. Be the first: the workload it really took, how it was assessed, and whether you would take it again.

Which units require FORS1005?

FORS1005 is a prerequisite for 1 unit.

FORS2000

What is FORS1005 about?

Foundations of Forensic Science is a general introduction to the history, underlying principles and contemporary issues in forensic science. It will provide an overview of the forensic process from crime scene to court and the role of the forensic scientist as an expert witness. It also includes an introduction to forensic analysis and interpretation as illustrated by selected case studies. Students attend a two-hour seminar per week and a one-hour workshop fortnightly with supporting online material.

Quick tips

One-line things worth knowing. No full review required.

Be the first. One line on the assessments, the pace, or what to start early.

Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours2 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Molecular and Life Sciences (MLS) (1154)

Field of Education019903 Forensic Science

Handbook View Official Handbook Page →

How this unit is taught

2 hr seminar once weekly1 x 2 hours weekly
1 hr workshop once fortnightly1 x 1 hour fortnightly