Forensic and Analytical Science (Honours)

To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Specialisations).The Forensic and Analytical Science (Honours) Specialisation requires four years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time).

The Specialisation is offered by the College of Science and Engineering.

To qualify for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Forensic and Analytical Science) specialisation a student must complete 144 units, with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.

No more than 45 units of First Year level topics may be included in the 144 units for the degree. Topics designated ''any year'' or with no year level specified are regarded as First Year level topics. A topic cannot be counted twice.

Elective topics to complete 144 units may be selected from any offered within the University or, with approval from the College of Science and Engineering, from outside the University, provided any course and prerequisite requirements are met.

Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.

Upon completion of at least 103.5 units (Forensic and Analytical Chemistry Stream) or 108 units (Forensic Biology Stream) and with a GPA of 5 or more in the last 36 units of study, students may commence the Fourth Year Honours program. Students who do not meet the GPA requirement will exit with the Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Analytical Science) on completion of 108 units.

Students who have completed 108 units according to the first three years of the Program may choose to exit with the Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Analytical Science).

Students choose from one of two streams in the Forensic and Analytical Science Specialisation:

• Forensic Biology
• Forensic and Analytical Chemistry

Stream - Forensic Biology - Year 1 topics

36 units comprising:

Core - Year 1 topics

BIOL1101 Evolution of Biological Diversity (4.5 units) BIOL1102 Molecular Basis of Life (4.5 units) CHEM1101 Chemical Structure and Bonding (4.5 units) CHEM1102 Modern Chemistry (4.5 units) FACH1701 Introduction to Forensic Science (4.5 units) STEM1001 Nature of STEM (4.5 units) STAT1122 Biostatistics (4.5 units)

Elective - Year 1 topics

A 4.5 unit elective topic from across the University where entry requirements are met.*

Stream - Forensic Biology - Year 2 topics

36 units comprising:

Core - Year 2 topics

BIOL2702 Genetics, Evolution and Biodiversity (4.5 units) BIOL2771 Biochemistry (4.5 units) BIOL2772 Molecular Biology (4.5 units)

Option - Year 2 topics

BIOL2701 Experimental Design and Statistics for Biology (4.5 units) BIOL2706 Vertebrate Anatomy and Evolution (4.5 units) BIOL2722 Disease and Immunology (4.5 units) BIOL2761 Virology (4.5 units) CHEM2711 Spectroscopy and Data Analysis (4.5 units) CHEM2712 Analytical Separations (4.5 units)

Elective - Year 2 topics

Plus 13.5 units of elective topics from across the University where entry requirements are met.*

Stream - Forensic Biology - Year 3 topics

36 units comprising:

Core - Year 3 topics

BIOL3762 Protein to Proteome (4.5 units) BIOL3771 DNA to Genome (4.5 units) BIOL3792 Forensic Biology (4.5 units) BIOL3793 Biological Criminalistics (4.5 units)

Option - Year 3 topics

Plus 9 units selected from:

BIOL3772 Integrating Molecular Biosciences (4.5 units) CHEM3701 Applied Spectroscopy and Electrochemistry (4.5 units) FACH3701 Chemical Criminalistics (4.5 units)** FACH3702 Drug Action, Metabolism, Toxicology and Analysis ** (4.5 units) MMED3935 Human Molecular Genetics (4.5 units) BIOL3761 Foundations in Microbiology (4.5 units)

Elective - Year 3 topics

Plus 9 units of elective topics from across the University where entry requirements are met.##*

*While students are able to select elective topics from anywhere across the University, the below are Recommended Electives.

FACH3701 Chemical Criminalistics (4.5 units)** FACH3702 Drug Action, Metabolism, Toxicology and Analysis ** (4.5 units) CHEM3701 Applied Spectroscopy and Electrochemistry (4.5 units)**

** This topic can be taken if pre-requisites are met. The pre-requisite topics must be taken as electives as they are not core topics within this program

## Students are encouraged to enrol in STEM3001 Science Connect (4.5 units) as a third-year elective.

Stream - Forensic Biology - Year 4 topics

36 units comprising:

Core - Year 4 topics

BIOL7700A Biology Honours Research Project (4.5/22.5 units) BIOL7700B Biology Honours Research Project (4.5/22.5 units) BIOL7700C Biology Honours Research Project (4.5/22.5 units) BIOL7700D Biology Honours Research Project (4.5/22.5 units) BIOL7700E Biology Honours Research Project (4.5/22.5 units) BIOL7731 Evidence Evaluation (4.5 units) STEM7001 Honours Research Methods (4.5 units)

Option - Year 4 topics

One of:

BIOL7710 Honours Critical Readings (4.5 units) BIOL7720 Honours Statistics and Research Design (4.5 units)

Stream - Forensic and Analytical Chemistry - Year 1 topics

36 units comprising:

Core - Year 1 topics

BIOL1102 Molecular Basis of Life (4.5 units) CHEM1101 Chemical Structure and Bonding (4.5 units) CHEM1102 Modern Chemistry (4.5 units) FACH1701 Introduction to Forensic Science (4.5 units) STEM1001 Nature of STEM (4.5 units)

Option - Year 1 topics

Plus 4.5 units selected from:

STAT1121 Data Science (4.5 units) STAT1122 Biostatistics (4.5 units)

Elective - Year 1 topics

Plus 9 units of elective topics from across the University where entry requirements are met.***

Stream - Forensic and Analytical Chemistry - Year 2 topics

36 units comprising:

Core - Year 2 topics

BIOL2772 Molecular Biology (4.5 units) CHEM2701 Chemical Reactivity (4.5 units) CHEM2702 Organic Reactions (4.5 units) CHEM2711 Spectroscopy and Data Analysis (4.5 units) CHEM2712 Analytical Separations (4.5 units) NANO2701 Structure and Characterisation (4.5 units)

Elective - Year 2 topics

Plus 9 units of elective topics from across the University where entry requirements are met.***

Stream - Forensic and Analytical Chemistry - Year 3 topics

36 units comprising:

Core - Year 3 topics

CHEM3701 Applied Spectroscopy and Electrochemistry (4.5 units) CHEM3702 Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry (4.5 units) CHEM3711 Organic Synthesis and Mechanism (4.5 units) CHEM3712 Introduction to Polymer Science (4.5 units) FACH3701 Chemical Criminalistics (4.5 units) FACH3702 Drug Action, Metabolism, Toxicology and Analysis (4.5 units)

Elective - Year 3 topics

Plus 9 units of elective topics from across the University where entry requirements are met.##***

##Students are encouraged to enrol in STEM3001 Science Connect (4.5 units) as a third-year elective.

***While students are able to select elective topics from anywhere across the University, the below are Recommended Electives.

BIOL3792 Forensic Biology (4.5 units) BIOL3793 Biological Criminalistics (4.5 units) NANO1101 Fundamentals of Nanotechnology (4.5 units)

Stream - Forensic and Analytical Chemistry - Year 4 topics

36 units comprising:

Core - Year 4 topics

CPES7700A Honours Research Project (4.5/22.5 units) CPES7700B Honours Research Project (4.5/22.5 units) CPES7700C Honours Research Project (4.5/22.5 units) CPES7700D Honours Research Project (4.5/22.5 units) CPES7700E Honours Research Project (4.5/22.5 units)

Plus CPES7711 Advanced Techniques in Chemical and Physical Science (4.5 units) CPES7721 Advanced Chemical and Physical Science (4.5 units) STEM7001 Honours Research Methods (4.5 units)

Combined degrees

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Forensic and Analytical Science) may also be studied in a combined degree program with another Bachelor degree in the College of Science and Engineering where the combination meets the requirements of the credit transfer policy.

The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.

Successful completion of SACE Stage 2 Chemistry or the equivalent is required for entry to the Specialisation in Forensic and Analytical Science.

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

• plan and execute an individual research project in forensic and analytical science applying relevant methodologies and knowledge
• understand and critically apply the advanced theories, subject content, professional methodologies and research procedures relevant to the discipline of forensic and analytical science
• work independently, as part of a research team, in a chemistry or molecular biology laboratory using appropriate techniques and instrumentation
• analyse and critically evaluate ideas/information/data and apply relevant scientific principles to solve problems. This may involve, for example, creating hypotheses, testing theories and predictions, designing and carrying out experiments and analysing reported data in an independent manner
• design and carry our experiments using both established and novel techniques and protocols
• communicate scientific information to a variety of audiences in written and spoken form
• appreciate the relationships and connections between forensic and analytical science and other science and non-science disciplines
• work and learn independently and appreciate the need for continuing professional development
• work effectively within the regulatory framework surrounding forensic and analytical science, for example Occupational Health and Safety, ethics, data storage and intellectual property
• understand the ethical issues in science with specific reference to legal and forensic issues
• work productively as part of a team in order to achieve common goals.