FPA5006

Interpreting injuries at autopsy (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Dr Matthew Lynch

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon completion of the unit the student will be expected to: 1. Display an understanding of the pathophysiology of injuries. 2. Show familiarity with the factors limiting accurate injury interpretation. 3. Interpret the forces producing injuries. 4. Apply the principles of forensic photography. 5. Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the classification of injuries. 6. Be able to accurately document injuries. 7. Analyse and interpret mechanisms and circumstances by which the injuries were sustained.

Assessment: Case studies (40%), Assignment 1500 words (40%), Oral presentation (20%).

Contact Hours: 40 contact hours (tutorials), 50 hours of case and practical work and approximately 66 hours for individual study, assignments and case book preparation

Prohibitions: Injury Interpretation FOR1002