Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit is taken over two successive semesters and parts 1 and 2 must be completed to fulfill the requirements of the unit. Students can commence the unit in either semester 1 or semester 2. Students learn the principles and practice of forensic anthropology by conducting independent research. The output of the latter will take the form of a professional report formatted to the exact requirements of medico-legal practice for submission in a court of law (scientific report). Students are required to search for, and interpret, relevant literature and may also involve the formulation of experimental objectives that are tested based on their development of an appropriate methodology. The unit facilitates an understanding of how to analyse, interpret and present findings in the context of their engagement as a Forensic Anthropologist.
- Credit
- 12 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) understand chain of custody in the transfer of evidentary material into the forensic anthropology laboratory; (2) develop investigative skills in forensic anthropological casework; (3) search for and interpret scientific literature; (4) basic understanding of case-law relating to admission of scientific evidence; (5) analysis and interpretation of skeletal evidence; (6) design and undertake independent research relating to forensic anthropology/anatomy; (7) prepare a scientific report based on an anthropological analysis; and (8) practical experience in the management and handling of skeletal remain referred for forensic analysis.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) research proposal and literature review; (2) research project (scientific paper format); and (3) scientific report (case analysis submitted to legal authority). 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)
- Associate Professor Daniel Franklin
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- FNSC5626 Forensic Anthropology II—Advanced Theory and Method
- 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.
undergraduate units in Anatomy
- Contact hours
- by arrangement with supervisor—laboratory/practical work: 10 hours total 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.