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MSN 1180/MSN 1190 : FORENSIC RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND DISSERTATION

This course teaches the principles of research methodology and information retrieval. Topics include research philosophy and objectives, literature study and review, choosing and defi ning research problems and design, preparing and writing research proposals, technical report writing (the elements of technical writing), types of technical report writing, dissertation writing, public speaking (preparation and presentation) and information retrieval (search strategies). References: 1. Strunk, W. Jr., White, E.B. and Angell, R. The Elements of Style, 4th ed., Longman,2000. 2. Blake, G.and Bly, R.W., Elements of Technical Writing, 1st ed., 1993. 3. Lakatos, I, Worral, J and Currie, G., The Methodology of Scientifi c Research ??? Programs, Eds., Cambridge, CambridgeUniversity Press, 1978. 4. Leedy, P. D. and Ormrod, J. E., Practical Research: Planning and Design, 7th ??? Edition. 2001. 5. Graziano, A. M. and Raulin, M. L., Research Methods: A Process of Enquiry, 5th ??? Edition 2004. 6. Useful web links for dissertation writing:- ?? (a)http://www.lancs.ac.uk/depts/celt/sldc/courses/Dissertation Writing 2006 ?? (b) http:/www.strath.ac.uk/uelt/learning/online/ug-dissertation.html#2 7. Useful writing literature reviews web link :- ?? (a)http://www.library.cqu.edu.au.tutorials/litreviewpages/index.htm 8. Useful web links for report writing: ?? (a) http://unilearning.ouw.edu.au/reprt/rep scientifi c.html ?? (b)ttp://www.lancs.ac.uk/depts/celt/sldc/materials/science/science.htm Note: The lists are not limited to the above mentioned items only.?

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MSN 1280/MSN 1290 : FORENSIC RESEARCH DISSERTATION II
This course enables the student to carry out a research project of forensic relevance.
References:
1. Slide presentation and video clip on the internet. http://elearning.utm.my
2. Bell, S., Forensic Chemistry, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, USA, 2006.
3. Saferstein, R., Handbook of Forensic Science, Prentice Hall, Vol. 1 & 2, 1988.
4. Jackson, A.R.W.,Forensic Science, Pearson, Prentice Hall, 2008.
5. Journals that cover innovations and applications in the fi eld of Pure and
Forensic Chemistry such as Science & Justice, Journal Forensic Sciences, Journal
of Chromatography A, The Analyst, Analytica Chimica Acta, Analytical Chemistry,
Talanta, Analytical Letters, Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry.
MSN 1802 : FORENSIC PRACTICAL
This course covers the practical areas of forensic chemistry and serology related to the
theory which has been presented in class ? examinations of glass, paints, plastics, soil,
hairs, drugs, fi bres, accidents and alcohol analysis, as well as body fl uid analysis (blood,
saliva and semen). Upon analyses of exhibits in a simulated case, students are required
to prepare a scientifi c and court report for preparation as an expert witness in a Moot
court.
References:
1. Slide presentation and video clip on the internet. http://elearning.utm.my
2. Bell, S., Forensic Chemistry, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, USA, 2006.
3. Umi Kalthom Ahmad dan Abdul Rahim Yacob, Pengenalan Sains Forensik, Penerbit
UTM, 2003.

MSN 1180/MSN 1190 : FORENSIC RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND
DISSERTATION
This course teaches the principles of research methodology and information retrieval.
Topics include research philosophy and objectives, literature study and review,
choosing and defi ning research problems and design, preparing and writing research
proposals, technical report writing (the elements of technical writing), types of technical
report writing, dissertation writing, public speaking (preparation and presentation) and
information retrieval (search strategies).
References:
1. Strunk, W. Jr., White, E.B. and Angell, R. The Elements of Style, 4th ed., Longman,
2000.
2. Blake, G.and Bly, R.W., Elements of Technical Writing, 1st ed., 1993.
3. Lakatos, I, Worral, J and Currie, G., The Methodology of Scientifi c Research
Programs, Eds., Cambridge, CambridgeUniversity Press, 1978.
4. Leedy, P. D. and Ormrod, J. E., Practical Research: Planning and Design, 7th
Edition. 2001.
5. Graziano, A. M. and Raulin, M. L., Research Methods: A Process of Enquiry, 5th
Edition 2004.
6. Useful web links for dissertation writing:-
(a)http://www.lancs.ac.uk/depts/celt/sldc/courses/Dissertation Writing 2006
(b) http:/www.strath.ac.uk/uelt/learning/online/ug-dissertation.html#2
7. Useful writing literature reviews web link :-
(a)http://www.library.cqu.edu.au.tutorials/litreviewpages/index.htm
8. Useful web links for report writing:
(a) http://unilearning.ouw.edu.au/reprt/rep scientifi c.html
(b)ttp://www.lancs.ac.uk/depts/celt/sldc/materials/science/science.htm
Note: The lists are not limited to the above mentioned items only.
MSN 1280/MSN 1290 : FORENSIC RESEARCH DISSERTATION II
This course enables the student to carry out a research project of forensic relevance.
References:
1. Slide presentation and video clip on the internet. http://elearning.utm.my
2. Bell, S., Forensic Chemistry, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, USA, 2006.
3. Saferstein, R., Handbook of Forensic Science, Prentice Hall, Vol. 1 & 2, 1988.
4. Jackson, A.R.W.,Forensic Science, Pearson, Prentice Hall, 2008.
5. Journals that cover innovations and applications in the fi eld of Pure and
Forensic Chemistry such as Science & Justice, Journal Forensic Sciences, Journal
of Chromatography A, The Analyst, Analytica Chimica Acta, Analytical Chemistry,
Talanta, Analytical Letters, Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry.
MSN 1802 : FORENSIC PRACTICAL
This course covers the practical areas of forensic chemistry and serology related to the
theory which has been presented in class ? examinations of glass, paints, plastics, soil,
hairs, drugs, fi bres, accidents and alcohol analysis, as well as body fl uid analysis (blood,
saliva and semen). Upon analyses of exhibits in a simulated case, students are required
to prepare a scientifi c and court report for preparation as an expert witness in a Moot
court.
References:
1. Slide presentation and video clip on the internet. http://elearning.utm.my
2. Bell, S., Forensic Chemistry, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, USA, 2006.
3. Umi Kalthom Ahmad dan Abdul Rahim Yacob, Pengenalan Sains Forensik, Penerbit
UTM, 2003.

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