| HFOSCC101 |
Analytical Chemistry |
Analytical Chemistry is a pure chemistry course that focuses on the chemical principles and techniques behind analysis of chemical compounds. It also includes the study of the statistical concepts valuable for validation of gathered chemical data. Analytical Chemistry is offered to Level 1 students pursuing the Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Forensic Science. It is a foundation for the study of advanced analytical chemistry concepts as used in all applied science disciplines. |
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General Chemistry |
General Chemistry is a foundation for the study of other chemistry concepts as used in all chemistry sub-disciplines. |
| HFOSCC102 |
Inorganic Chemistry |
Inorganic Chemistry 1 is a pure chemistry course that focuses on the properties of elements on the Periodic Table and their compounds, excluding those of carbon. It also includes the study of the Periodic Table itself and the general trends in periodic and group properties of the elements. Inorganic chemistry is a foundation for all applied disciplines. |
| HFOSCB102 |
Cell Biology & Microbiology |
This course will introduce students to the structural differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Microbial diversity will also be introduced, examining the similarities and differences between viruses (non-living), archaea and bacteria (prokaryotes), protists, fungi, helminths and algae (eukaryotes). In addition students will be introduced to the fundamental aspects of microbial genetics, growth and pathogenesis. |
| HFOSCB103 |
Forensic Practical Techniques 1 |
The main goal of this course is to impart laboratory practical techniques. Students will be taught good laboratory practice, approaches to biochemical investigations, preparation of buffer solutions, potentiometric and polarographic techniques, spectroscopic and immunochemical techniques. This course provides the student with the basic practical skills and experience in laboratory techniques used in science. The target students are those interested in pursuing careers in biochemistry, industry, forensics, research and government laboratories. |
| HFOSCB106 |
Fundamentals of forensic Genetics |
The purpose of this course is to provide an in-depth background in all areas of classical Mendelian genetics, molecular genetics and population and evolutionary genetics. Students who successfully complete this course will gain sufficient basic knowledge to master advanced topics in genetic analysis for kinship, phylogeny and individualisation. |
| HFOSCC105 |
Organic Chemistry 1 |
Organic Chemistry 1 is a sub discipline within Chemistry involving the study of carbon compounds, their structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparations. Due to catenation these compounds are far more numerous than those of other elements. The course consists of 3 sections: Introduction to Stereochemistry which will cover various types of isomerism, projection formulae to R/S configuration; Systematic Aliphatic Chemistry; and basic Benzene Chemistry. Organic compounds are the basis of important constituents of plastics, drugs,petrochemicals, food, explosives, paints etc. They are the basis of living matter. |
| HFOSCC106 |
Materials Chemistry |
The course introduces the student torelationships among atoms, ions and molecules of a material and the bulk physical and structural properties of that material. The synthesis and characterisation of these materials comprises a significant part of the study. The course aims to develop the students’ understanding of the different types of materials and their properties as well as to familiarise students with the synthesis and characterization of materials. Students’ awareness of advanced materials and their use in modern technologies; as well as to encourage innovation through the design of new materials is expected at the end of the course. |
| HFOSCB202 |
Forensic Microbiology |
The course aims to give the student a broad overview on basic classical biochemical techniques used to isolate, identify and characterise microorganisms. Student will use the skills and knowledge acquired from the course in various laboratories setting in industry, medical labs, academia and research and development. The target students are those interested in pursuing careers in areas such as counter bioterrorism and bio-piracy, law enforcement and laboratories. |
| HFOSCC103 |
Medicinal and Natural Product Chemistry |
Medicinal and Natural Product Chemistry consists of 2 sections. The first section involves drug properties design and development. The second covers the biosynthesis, total synthesis, sources and uses of natural products. Medicinal and Natural Product Chemistry is a Level 2 course that introduces the BSc Honours degree in Forensic Science student to synthesis, mode of action and general chemistry of some pharmaceutical products, analgesics, anti-allergy agents, antibacterials, antibiotics, antidepressants and antivirals.. It familiarises the chemistry of many products in use such as drugs, pesticides and natural colorants as well as to be able to produce them in the right chemical form is the jurisdiction of the course. |
| HFOSCC202 |
Organic Chemistry 2 |
The course introduces student to carbon compounds by looking at their reactions, properties, structures, synthesis and compositions. The course covers stereochemistry and alicyclic chemistry, heterocyclic chemistry, further aromatic chemistry and rearrangement reactions. The above aspects are very important for understanding the chemistry of most chemical products at use in homes and industries. The course helps students to fully comprehend the chemistry of many products in use such as drugs, petrochemicals and their derivatives, food and explosives. To achieve the above mentioned goal and be able to produce these chemical products in the right chemical form is the jurisdiction of the course. |
| HFOSCC203 |
Electrochemical and Chromatographic Methods 1 |
Electrochemical and Chromatographic Methods 1 serves to introduce student to the analytical techniques in chemistry.This course will cover the basic elements of electrochemistry. There will also be an introduction to separation methods of analysis mainly GC and HPLC. |
| HFOSCB205 |
Forensic Serology |
Bodily fluids are very important in criminal investigations as they can sometimes be the only evidence that a crime was committed. Bodily fluids are divided into two categories: excreted and secreted fluids. Excreted fluids include feaces, vomit and skin oil (perspiration), while secreted fluids include blood, plasma, semen, saliva and urine. These bodily fluids can be used to identify crime victims or suspects at crime scenes.To use bodily fluids as evidence for a crime, forensic scientists must first take samples of fluids present at crime scenes. To do this, forensic scientists swab, bag and collect the fluid samples in a vial to bring back to the crime lab. At the lab, the scientists run a series of tests on the fluid, first to determine if it is in fact a bodily fluid and if so, what type. If the bodily fluid is confirmed, further tests can identify whom the sample came from. |
| HFOSCC204 |
Spectroscopic Methods of Analysis |
This course will introduce students to chemical instruments used in analytical chemistry, based on atomic spectroscopy and molecular spectroscopy.Spectroscopic Methods of Analysis is a Level 2 course and is required for the BSc Honours Degree in Forensic Science. |
| HFOSCC205 |
Forensic Chemistry |
This course approaches the challenges, methods and analyses of forensic science from a fundamental, chemical perspective. Topics include drug analysis, arson investigation, questioned document analysis, and the analysis of paint and gunshot residue samples. The course helps the student to develop approaches to understanding, correctly using and further developing current chemical tools that are used in the Forensic Sciences. |
| HFOSCB401 |
Forensic Toxicology |
This course examines fundamentals of forensic toxicology, including basic principles and procedures used in forensic toxicology, distribution, cellular penetration, metabolic conversion, and elimination of toxic agents, as well as the fundamental laws governing the interaction of foreign chemicals with biological systems. The target students are those interested in pursuing careers in forensic toxicology. |
| HFOSCC402 |
Forensic Drug Analysis |
This course provides an introduction to toxicological assays, including presumptive and confirmation testing in a variety of biological matrices, and a comprehensive pharmacological and analytical review of some major drug classes include alcohol, drugs for the treatment of mood disorders (anti-psychotics and anti-depressants), anxiolytics and hypnotics (barbiturates and benzodiazepines), anesthetics, opioids, psychedelic drugs, amphetamine related compounds, cocaine, and cannabinoids. Other topics covered include the clandestine manufacture and profiling of illicit drugs, drug-facilitated sexual assault, and drugs in sport. |
