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department of biochemistry

B.Sc. Forensic Science

INTRODUCTION

The study of forensic science is grounded in fundamental concepts and techniques gathered from the natural sciences. The study involves a multi-disciplinary approach, largely covering biological methods and analytical chemistry techniques. Forensic science is, indeed, a multi-disciplinary and broad field, covering an array of sub-disciplines.

 

The Philosophy of Forensic Science Programme is to prepare graduates with necessary skills and knowledge to examine and analyse evidence from crime scenes, and/or suspects to develop findings that can assist crime investigation and prosecution.

The principal objectives of the programme are:

  • students will develop a thorough understanding of modern scientific principles of crime scene investigation, particularly evidence collection and preservation;
  • students will receive intensive training in forensic laboratory methodology so as to examine and analyse evidences.
  • students will develop effective written and oral communication skills for presentation of their findings in the court of law;
  • students will develop and appreciate the importance of interaction between law and enforcement agents, scientists and legal professionals.
  • students will develop and appreciate the importance of a high sense of professionalism and ethical behavior; and
  • students will acquire advanced knowledge through research studies.

 

Global Course Structure

100 Level

Course Code

Course Title

Units

Status

LH

PH

GST 111

Communication in English

2

C

15

45

GST 112

Nigerian Peoples and Culture

2

C

30

COS 101

Introduction to Computing Sciences

3

C

30

45

MTH 101

Elementary Mathematics I

2

C

30

-

MTH 102

Elementary Mathematics II

2

C

30

-

FRS 102

Introductory Forensic Science

2

C

30

-

KHAIRUN-CHM 101

General Chemistry I

2

C

30

-

KHAIRUN-CHM 102

General Chemistry II

2

C

30

-

KHAIRUN-CHM 107

General Chemistry Practical I

1

C

-

45

KHAIRUN-CHM 108

General Chemistry Practical II

1

C

-

45

KHAIRUN-BIO 101

General Biology I

2

C

30

-

KHAIRUN-BIO 102

General Biology II

2

C

30

-

KHAIRUN-BIO 107

General Biology Practical I

1

C

-

45

KHAIRUN-BIO 108

General Biology Practical II

1

C

-

45

KHAIRUN-PHY 101

General Physics I

2

C

30

-

KHAIRUN-PHY 102

General Physics II

2

C

30

-

KHAIRUN-PHY 107

General Physics Practical I

1

C

-

45

KHAIRUN-PHY 108

General Physics Practical II

1

C

-

45

Total

31

 

200 Level

Course Code

Course Title

Unit(s)

Status

LH

PH

GST 212

Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence

2

C

30

-

ENT 211

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

2

C

15

45

CYB 201

Fundamentals of Cyber Security I

1

C

15

-

FRS 201

Footwear and Tire Track Examination

2

C

30

-

FRS 203

Forensic Audio and Video Analysis

2

C

30

-

FRS 205

Forensic Entomology

2

C

30

-

LAW 211

Criminal Law for Forensic Scientists

2

C

30

-

PSY 215

Forensic Psychology

2

C

30

-

CYB 202

Fundamentals of Cyber Security II

2

C

30

-

FRS 202

Crime Scene Investigation

2

C

30

-

FRS 204

Trace Evidence

2

C

30

-

FRS 206

Forensic Microbiology

2

C

30

-

LAW 212

Introduction to Criminal Justice Administration

2

C

30

-

KHAIRUN -BCH 201

General Biochemistry I

2

C

45

-

KHAIRUN -BCH 202

General Biochemistry II

2

C

45

-

KHAIRUN-CHM 211

Organic Chemistry I

2

E

30

 

KHAIRUN-CHM 213

Analytical Chemistry I

2

E

30

 

KHAIRUN-CHM 212

Inorganic Chemistry I

2

E

30

 

KHAIRUN-CHM 207

General Chemistry Practical III

1

E

-

45

KHAIRUN-CHM 208

General Chemistry Practical IV

1

E

-

45

KHAIRUN -BIO 201

Genetics I

2

E

30

-

KHAIRUN-BIO 208

Biostatistics

2

E

30

-

KHAIRUN -MCB 221

General Microbiology

2

E

15

45

Total

41

 

300 Level

Course Code

Course Title

Unit(s)

Status

LH

PH

 

GST 312

Peace and Conflict Resolution

2

C

30

-

 

ENT 312

Venture Creation

2

C

15

45

 

FRS 301

Introduction to Forensic Serology

2

C

30

-

 

FRS 303

Forensic Practical I

1

C

-

45

 

FRS 307

Research Methodology

3

C

45

-

FRS 308

Forensic Practical II

1

C

-

45

FRS 302

Fingerprint

2

C

30

-

FRS 305

Forensic Odontology

2

C

30

-

FRS 306

Forensic Toxicology

2

C

30

-

FRS 399

SIWES

3

C

-

12 weeks

KHAIRUN- CHM 302

Inorganic Chemistry II

2

E

30

-

KHAIRUN- CHM 303

Organic Chemistry II

2

E

30

-

KHAIRUN- CHM 312

Analytical Atomic Spectroscopy

2

E

30

-

KHAIRUN- CHM316

Applied Spectroscopy

2

E

30

-

KHAIRUN- BCH 310

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of microorganism

2

E

30

-

KHAIRUN- BIO 301

Genetics II

2

E

30

45

KHAIRUN- MCB307

Immunology

2

E

30

-

KHAIRUN- CYB 305

Digital Forensics and Investigation Methods

2

E

15

45

KHAIRUN- SEN 301

Object-Oriented Programming

2

E

15

45

Total

38

 

400 Level

Course Code

Course Title

Units

Status

LH

PH

FRS 401

Introduction to Questioned Documents

2

C

30

-

FRS 402

Forensic Pathology

2

C

30

-

FRS403

Forensic Ballistics

3

C

45

-

FRS 404

DNA Fingerprinting

2

C

30

-

FRS 405

Forensic Practical III

2

C

-

90

FRS 406

Forensic Practical IV

2

C

-

90

FRS 404

Forensic Anthropology

2

C

30

-

FRS409

Applied Forensic Physics

2

C

30

-

FRS 410

Entrepreneurship for Forensic Scientists

2

C

30

-

FRS 499

Final Year Research Project

6

C

-

270

KHAIRUN-CHM 410

Analytical Chemistry II

2

C

30

 

KHAIRUN-FRS 401

Explosive Chemistry

2

C

30

 

KHAIRUN-FRS 402

Microscopy

2

C

30

 

KHAIRUN-FRS 403

Chemical Pathology

2

C

30

 

KHAIRUN-FRS404

Applied Forensic Biology

2

E

30

 

KHAIRUN-FRS405

Applied Forensic Chemistry

2

E

30

 

Total

37

 

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