| Higher National Innovation Diploma in Forensics Science |
The HNID programme in Forensic Science is structured to run for twenty four months of classroom and practical works. |
The programme is aimed at producing Higher Technologist in Forensics Science for the manufacturing, assembling, servicing industries. On completion of the programme, the diplomate should be able to:
- Develop the analytical skills necessary to process and evaluate evidence in a criminal investigation in order to assist in the successful closing of cases.
- Observe a crime scene for traces of evidence that first responders and other investigators missed,
- Collect that evidence in a way that ensures that it is not contaminated and will stand up in court, and
- Interpret the evidence through careful analysis of what it is, where it was found, and how it may have played a part in a crime.
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HNID 1 - SEMESTER 1
Course Code |
Course Title |
FSC 301
FSC 302
FSCT303
GNS 304
MAT 305
FSC 306
FSC 307
FSC 317
FSC 318
FSC 319 |
Criminology
Theories of Offending
Intro to Sociology
English Composition I
Mathematics I
Basic Law
Chemistry I
Laboratory Safety & Procedure I
Calculus
Physiology |
HNID 1 - SEMESTER 2
Course Code |
Course Title |
FSC 310
FSC 311
FSC 312
FSC 313
FSC 314
FSC 315
FSC T 316
GNS 408
FSC 409
FSC 410 |
Personal attributes of offenders
Chemistry II
Green Chemistry
Life, Physical or Social Science with a lab
Statistics
Public Speaking
Reasoning & Argumentation
Intro to Law Enforcement
Forensic Psychology in Police Investigations
Forensic psychology in the Courtroom |
HNID 2 - SEMESTER 1
Course Code |
Course Title |
FSC 401
FSC 402
FSC 403
FSC 404
FSC 405
FSC 406
FSC 407
FSC 408
FSC 409
FSC 410
FSC 411 |
Forensic serology
Genetics
Instrumental Analysis
Criminal Scene Investigation
Criminal Evidence and Procedure
Laboratory Rotations
Research Method in Forensic Psychology
Criminal, Theory & Practice
Intro to Criminal Justice
Intro to Corrections |
HNID 2 - SEMESTER 2
Course Code |
Course Title |
FSC 421
FSC 422
FSC 423
FSC 424
FSC 425
FSC 426
FSC 427
FSC 28
FSC 429
FSC 420 |
Expert-Witness testimony
Abnormal Psychology
Forensic Anthropology
Laboratory Measurements and Techniques
Intro to Law Enforcement
Forensic Psychology in Practice
Criminal Law
Law Enforcement II
Project |
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For the purpose of awarding the National Innovation Diploma in Forensic Science is, the students’ work shall be evaluated on the basis of Practical work, Examinations and Tests assessed per subject. |