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ABD229 Forensic Science<br />
Prerequisites: ABD222<br />
Topics include biological, non-biological and botanical<br />
materials relative to crime scene investigation techniques<br />
used in examinations <strong>of</strong> materials and the scientific<br />
personnel involved. Limitations <strong>of</strong> the presumptive tests<br />
used at the crime scene.<br />
ABD230 Forensic Photogrammetry<br />
Prerequisites: ABDZOO, ABD204<br />
Topics include photogrammetry, plotting machines.<br />
Maintenance and service <strong>of</strong> cameras and plotters.<br />
ABD231 Physical Comparisons<br />
Prerequisites: ABD222<br />
Topics include comparative analysis, principles and basic<br />
processes applied in a range <strong>of</strong> physical comparative<br />
analysis work. Comparative analysis <strong>of</strong> physical matching<br />
evidence.<br />
ABD232 Post Blast Examinations<br />
Prerequisites: AAA750, ABD204<br />
Topics include explosives and accessories, damage<br />
assessment, scene management and examination, explosive<br />
residue analysis. SAC - PAV<br />
ABD234 Restoration Techniques<br />
Prerequisites: ABD206, ABDZOO, AAA 750<br />
Topics include material identification, scientific principles<br />
<strong>of</strong> restoration. Recording <strong>of</strong> materials for court<br />
presentations.<br />
ABD236 Toolmark Examination<br />
g Prerequisites: Nil<br />
Topics include nature <strong>of</strong> toolmarks, implements,<br />
3 toolmark scene examinations, toolmark comparison.<br />
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Prerequisites: ABD234<br />
Topics include vehicle manufacturing process, vehicle<br />
modifications, procurement methods and examination<br />
technique.<br />
ABD238 Video<br />
Prerequisites: ABD2OO<br />
Topics includes operating video cameras, audio recording,<br />
producing a video tape, theory <strong>of</strong> digital imaging<br />
technology.<br />
ABD239 Drug Investigation<br />
Prerequisites: AAA750<br />
Topics include identification <strong>of</strong> illicit drug samples,<br />
chemicals and solvents used in the illicit drug manufacture,<br />
recording and collecting samples from scenes <strong>of</strong> illicit drug<br />
manufacture.<br />
ABD250 A.F.I.S. 1<br />
Prerequisites: ABD254, ABD256<br />
Topics include Automated Fingerprint Identification<br />
Systems, history <strong>of</strong> the A.F.I.S. in Australia, N.A.F.I.S.<br />
hardware and s<strong>of</strong>tware tenprint functions.<br />
ABD251 Automated Fingerprint ldentification<br />
Systems 2 (A.F.I.S.2)<br />
Prerequisites: ABD250, ABD257<br />
Topics include A.F.I.S. latent tracing techniques, technical<br />
design, the file management <strong>of</strong> the A.F.I.S. at an<br />
operational level.<br />
ABD252 Advanced Examinations<br />
Prerequisites: ABD204, ABD253, AAA750, ABD203,<br />
ABD257<br />
Topics include latent fingerprint examinations, surfaces<br />
and physical - chemical techniques used for latent<br />
fingerprint surfaces, enhance and record developed latent<br />
fingerprints.<br />
ABD253 Fingerprint Examinations<br />
Prerequisites: ABD206, ABD256, ABD200, CO-requisites:<br />
AAA750<br />
Topics include OH&S with respect to crime scenes and the<br />
handling and storage <strong>of</strong> physical exhibits, develop latent<br />
deposits, recording and documentation techniques <strong>of</strong><br />
developed latent deposits at crime scenes.<br />
ABD254 Fingerprint Fundamentals<br />
Prerequisites: Nil, CO-requisites: ABD256<br />
Topics include historical development <strong>of</strong> fingerprints,<br />
Australian modification and extensions to the Henry<br />
System, alternative classification and filing system in<br />
Australia and overseas.<br />
ABD255 Fingerprint Deceased Persons<br />
Prerequisites: ABD257, ABD259, ABD203<br />
Topics include effects <strong>of</strong> decomposition and identifying <strong>of</strong><br />
skin, coronial legislation regarding to deceased persons,<br />
hazards with fingerprinting deceased persons.<br />
ABD256 ldentification Inked<br />
Prerequisites: Nil, CO-requisites: ABD254<br />
Topics include inked impressions <strong>of</strong> friction ridge skin,<br />
comparative process on inked friction ridge skin, principles<br />
<strong>of</strong> inked fingerprint comparison and identification.<br />
ABD257 ldentification Latent<br />
Prerequisites: ABD253, CO-requisites: ABD259<br />
Topics include differentiation <strong>of</strong> the various types <strong>of</strong><br />
latents Palmer and planter impressions, methodology <strong>of</strong><br />
fingerprint comparison.<br />
ABD258 Questionable Latents<br />
Prerequisites: ABD257, ABD253<br />
Topics include history <strong>of</strong> forgery, types <strong>of</strong> forgeries.<br />
ABD259 Skin and Fingerprint Physiology<br />
Prerequisites: ABD205<br />
Topics include structure and friction <strong>of</strong> skin, friction ridge<br />
skin and other characteristics.