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LAWS6970: Forensic Psychology
2024 unit information
Forensic psychology is the application of psychological knowledge and theories to all aspects of the criminal and civil justice systems. It is currently one of the fastest developing and most popular aspects of psychology. In this unit we will draw upon psychological evidence to explain and understand some of the people and processes involved in the legal system. Through a series of interactive seminars, we will discuss topics such as lie detection, profiling, interviewing, jury deliberation, eyewitness memory, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and police officers. Further information about this unit is available in the Sydney Law School timetable https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/4533/pages/postgraduate-lecture-timetable, unit of study outline https://www.sydney.edu.au/units and academic staff profile https://www.sydney.edu.au/law/about/our-people/academic-staff.html
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Law
| Code | LAWS6970 |
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| Academic unit | Law |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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PSYC1001 or PSYC3020 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Critically analyse key concepts, empirical findings, and theories in forensic psychology related to eyewitnesses and victims of crime.
- LO2. Critically evaluate psychological research and concepts related to police officers in the context of forensic psychology.
- LO3. Assess key concepts, empirical findings, and theories regarding lie detection within the justice system.
- LO4. Describe and critically evaluate concepts and psychological research concerning criminal offenders in the justice system.
- LO5. Assess and critically integrate psychological research and concepts about juries.
- LO6. Identify, synthesise, and critically appraise relevant psychological research to address an applied problem in forensic psychology.
- LO7. Develop and justify evidence-based strategies or solutions to tackle applied problems in forensic psychology.
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