Unit Overview
- Description
The unit centres on independent research into a topic in forensic anthropology selected by the student. Throughout the semester, students are supported by an assigned supervisor and participate in lectures and interactive workshops focused on criminal justice practices (two full days). Students are required to produce a formal court report based on their research and to observe a real court proceeding (or part thereof) in the Magistrates, District, or Supreme Court to gain practical insight into legal processes. At the conclusion of the semester, students will present expert evidence and formally defend their court report in a mock court setting conducted over two full days. During this exercise, students will undergo examination and cross?examination by legal practitioners (evidence?in?chief and opposing counsel). Attendance is compulsory for all mock court sessions, including when peers present their expert testimony.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) On-campus -
The timetable for this teaching period is not currently available. Please see the Important Dates page for the timetable release date and other key date information.
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) gain knowledge of the Australian legal system to the preparation and presentation of scientific and technical evidence in court; (2) apply core theories and principles of forensic anthropology to the analysis and interpretation of forensic cases; (3) communicate scientific and technical evidence clearly and effectively to non?specialist (lay) audiences in written format; and (4) communicate scientific and technical evidence clearly, accurately, and objectively to the court through oral testimony.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) expert evidence workshops; (2) expert court report; and (3) evidence submission/presentation. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Professor Daniel Franklin
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Successful completion ofFNSC5612 Forensic Anthropology I—Introductory Theory and Method
- Incompatibility
- FNSC5620 Expert Testimony Part 1, FNSC5621 Expert Testimony (Odontology) Part 1
- Contact hours
- tutorial (1 hr per week) plus 1.5 days workshop and 2 days moot court (during exam period).
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.