BIO533: Forensic Toxicology and Chemical Evidence (Not available in 2010)

This unit explores the chemical and biochemical principles that underpin the interpretation of physical and toxicological evidence relevant to forensic investigation. Emphasis is placed on the significance of toxicokinetic and toxicodynamic parameters associated with crime-related drug and toxin administration and how those parameters can vary between individuals in ways that can potentially affect legal outcomes. Principles are illustrated with case studies that deal with sample preparation, sources of contamination, quality assurance, interpretation of data and the admissibility of evidence.

Points	4
Enrolment Options	Not available 2010
Contact Time	Lectures/seminars: 36 hours, taught intensively on four successive weekends. This unit is taught outside the usual semester periods. Due to the nature of offering this unit, students are recommended to seek confirmation of the exact attendance dates and
Prerequisites	Completion of, or concurrent enrolment in, BIO534 Fundamentals of Forensic Science AND Enrolment in either the Postgraduate Certificate in Forensic Science (Courtroom Practice) or the Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science (Courtroom Practice).
Notes	This unit is taught on four successive weekends.
School	School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology
Unit Coordinator	Associate Professor Robert Mead Position: Assoc Prof in Biol (Biochemistry) E-mail: R.Mead@murdoch.edu.au Location: Murdoch Campus Biological Sciences Room 3.023 Phone: Prefix: +618 9360 2736
Unit Contacts	No contacts available, please contact the unit coordinator for more information

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