Unit Overview
- Description
This unit is taken over two successive semesters and Parts I and II must be completed to fulfil the requirements of the unit. Students must commence the unit in Semester 1 unless invited to enrol mid-year by the Unit Coordinator. Students learn the principles and practice of forensic anthropology by conducting independent research. The output of the latter will take the form of a research article formatted to the exact requirements of a journal selected for its suitability to the research project. In Part I students are required to research, design, and execute a research project of their choosing. In Part II students will analyse, interpret, and present their findings to an academic audience. The unit facilitates an understanding of how to analyse, interpret and present findings to support the work of practitioners of Forensic Anthropology.
- Credit
- 12 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) On-campus 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) clearly define, justify, and manage a research project within the discipline of Forensic Anthropology; (2) conduct research responsibly, in compliance with ethical, legal, and professional standards; (3) maximise the visibility, credibility, impact, and success of research; (4) apply measures to reduce errors, bias, and missing information during data collection; and (5) ensure that research findings are accurate, reliable, valid, and meaningful.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) research design; (2) scholarly output; and (3) data collection. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Professor Daniel Franklin
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Successful completion of FNSC5626 Forensic Anthropology II—Advanced Theory and Method
and FNSC5614 Forensic Archaeology—Theory and Method
and FNSC5622 Scientific Expert Testimony
and FNSC5515 Molecular Osteology
and FNSC5516 Forensic Odontology and Introductory Osteology
and FNSC5611 Ethics and Research Methods in Forensic Science and - Co-requisites
- FNSC5649 Forensic Science Dissertation (Anthropology) Part 1
- Advisable prior study
- FNSC5612 Forensic Anthropology I—Introductory Theory and Method.
FNSC8516 Forensic Odontology and Introductory Osteology.
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- Contact hours
- by arrangement with supervisor (20 hours), timetabled tutorials (24 hours), independent laboratory research (2 days per week)
- Texts
A detailed recommended reading list will be provided by the course coordinator
- 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.