Science, Engineering and Technology

KHA512

2012  KHA512  Forensic Practice

Unit Level:

Available as a Student Elective: No

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See also   KHA612

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KHA512 H Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 H On Campus 16-JUL-2012 10-AUG-2012 03-SEP-2012 20-OCT-2012 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

This unit provides an introduction to psychology and law and a review of research in relation to child and eyewitness testimony, criminal profiling, lie detection and other methods of criminal investigation, jury selection and behaviour, insanity, competency and the expert witness. Principles and practice of group forensic intervention programs for substance use, violence, sex offenders and recidivism are examined and consideration is given to implementation issues and the evaluation of group programs.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: Essay (2,000 words) 50%, formal seminar contribution (30%), class participation (20%)

TEACHING PATTERN:

Two 2-hr seminars weekly

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web dependent - H
Some parts of this unit will be taught online
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

HGA518 and HGA519 (applies to R5T, R6T, R7T students only)

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2012

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