THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES

THEUNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES, MONAFACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCESDEPARTMENT OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCESTHE MASTER IN FORENSIC SCIENCE&POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN FORENSIC SCIENCECOURSES & SYLLABUSAcademic Year 2017 - 2018

Table of ContentsBACKGROUND AND AIMS .1Programme Objectives .1Target Groups .2TEACHING STAFF .2Teaching staff .2EXTERNAL EXAMINERS .4POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME IN FORENSIC SCIENCE .6Organisation of the Programme .6Teaching Methods .6FACILITIES .7Teaching Facilities .7Library Facilities.7Laboratory Facilities .7Housing Facilities .7COURSE OF STUDY IN FORENSIC SCIENCE .8MSc Degree Core Curriculum.8Electives .8MSc FORENSIC SCIENCE AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION .9MSc Forensic Chemistry.9MSc Forensic Biology .9MSc Forensic Pathology and Anthropology .9MSc Forensic Toxicology.9POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME . 10Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Biology . 10Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Toxicology . 10Postgraduate Diploma in Crime Scene Investigation . 10DESCRIPTION OF COURSES . 11FSCI6101Fundamentals of Forensic Science . 11FSCI6102Crime Scene Management. 11FSCI6103Forensic Laboratory Quality Assurance . 11FSCI6201Legal and Ethical Issues in Forensic Science . 12FSCI6202Moot Court . 12FSCI6204Crime Scene Reconstruction . 12FSCI6205Crime Scene Reconstruction Laboratory. 13FSCI6301Statistical Analysis of Forensic Evidence . 13FSCI6302Population Genetics . 13FSCI6401Research Methods and Project . 14FSCI6402Graduate Seminar . 14FSCI6501Forensic Chemistry I . 14FSCI6502Forensic Chemistry II . 14FSCI6503Forensic Chemistry Laboratory . 15FSCI6504Forensic Firearm Investigation . 15FSCI6505Forensic Firearm Investigation Laboratory . 15FSCI6601Forensic Serology . 16FSCI6602 Forensic Serology Laboratory . 16FSCI6603Forensic Molecular Biology . 16FSCI6604Forensic Molecular Biology Laboratory . 17FSCI6605Forensic Entomology. 17FSCI6606Forensic Entomology Laboratory . 17FSCI6701Forensic Anthropology . 17FSCI6702Forensic Anthropology Laboratory . 18FSCI6703Forensic Pathology I . 18FSCI6704Forensic Pathology II. 18FSCI6705Forensic Pathology Laboratory . 19FSCI6802Forensic Toxicology II . 19FSCI6803Forensic Toxicology Laboratory . 20PHAL6010Drugs of abuse: Psychopharmacology . 20SALI6106Deviance, Conflict and Social Management . 20iLast Updated: August 30, 2016

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES, MONAFACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCESDEPARTMENT OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCESTHE MASTER IN FORENSIC SCIENCEPOSTGRADAUTE DIPLOMA IN FORENSIC SCIENCEBACKGROUND AND AIMSThe University of the West Indies (UWI) in 2007 embarked upon astrategic transformation process in order to address some of themost challenging problems in the region. One of the greatestchallenges facing the region is that of the increase in crime andviolence which has impacted negatively on all aspects of thesociety. Initiatives of the University to help to address thesechallenges include the creation of a Centre for Public Safety andJustice to provide strategic advice to governments, regionalorganizations and the private sector in the region and theestablishment of Caribbean Genetics (CARIGEN) and CaribbeanToxicology (CARITOX) to provide independent forensic DNA andtoxicology services to citizens and the judicial system. In theacademic year 2008/2009 the University approved a new Mastersprogramme in Forensic Science to provide a new cadre of expertise in the area of forensic science for the region.It was recognized that many professionals or graduates entering Forensic Science have had little or no formal trainingin the area. Traditionally, persons entering the field undergo an internship period on the job or pursue a graduateprogramme in a forensic science discipline. The UWI Forensic Science programme was therefore designed to offer abroad-based learning experience to produce individuals with the necessary theoretical and laboratory problemsolving skills necessary for success in a modern forensic laboratory. Such individuals conduct and or direct theanalysis of forensic samples, interprets data and reaches conclusions. In this regard, the programme combinesrigorous scientific and laboratory training with exposure to the breadth of forensic science disciplines and furtherspecialization in one of the following four areas: forensic chemistry, forensic biology, forensic pathology and forensictoxicology. Students also receive training in statistical evaluation of forensic evidence, legal testimony related tochain of custody, good laboratory practices, testing procedures, results and interpretations, report writing, research,and the value of professional ethics.Upon completion of the programme graduates can have careers in forensic science, basic research, industry, andallied health or in the criminal justice system. Additionally, students can elect to pursue degrees in medicine, law,and MPhil/PhD programmes. The potential employers of graduates from the MSc Forensic Science programme willinclude forensic science laboratories, public or private laboratories involved in health and environmental control, foodanalyses, clinical analyses, pharmaceutical industry, industrial laboratories, regulatory agencies, quality control andpolice crime scene investigation teams.Programme ObjectivesOn completion of this programme students are expected to:1. Demonstrate an understanding of the areas that are essential to forensic science2. Apply basic forensic science concepts to problem solving necessary for success in a modern forensic sciencelaboratory3. Discuss the social aspects of crime4. Demonstrate professional values, concepts and ethics5. Provide expert testimony in the court6. Demonstrate integration of knowledge and skills through a variety of experiences and tools such ascomprehensive examinations, thesis, and research project.1Last Updated: August 30, 2016

Target GroupsUniversity graduates of science, medical sciences or medical programmes, nurses, teachers, persons employed inthe criminal justice sector such as police officers and forensic services.TEACHING STAFFThe teaching staff for the Forensic Science programme is drawn from various campuses and faculties of TheUniversity of the West Indies, from other universities and research institutions, from government, non-governmentorganizations, and the legal fraternity and from foreign institutions. The international background, variety of academicdisciplines and professional expertise represented by the staff expose students to a diversity of perspectives on theapproaches to the field of forensic science.Teaching staffD/Insp. Christopher AndersonDavid Batts, LLBCompton Beecher, MPhilPaul Brown, PhDSherline Brown, PhDTamara Comrie, MScDr. Stephen Morley MRCP FRCPath DM LLMFitzmore Coates, MScWayne Cranston, MScTara Dasgupta, PhDGarth Dawkins, MPhilAldrie Henry-Lee; PhDStephen DeRoux, MDJean Williams-Johnson, DM (Em Med)Albert Leung, MAForensic Crime Scene InvestigatorJamaica Constabulary ForceTechnical Services Division34 Duke Street, KingstonThe Honourable Mr Justice –Puisne JudgeChief Forensic DNA AnalystCaribbean GeneticsDepartment of Basic Medical SciencesUniversity of the West Indies, Mona CampusProfessor – Molecular BiologyDepartment of Basic Medical SciencesUniversity of the West Indies, Mona CampusLecturer – Molecular BiologyDepartment of Basic Medical SciencesUniversity of the West Indies, Mona CampusForensic DNA AnalystForensic Science Laboratory & Legal Medicine InstituteHope Boulevard, Kingston, JamaicaClinical Lead for clinical chemistry and toxicologySheffield Teaching HospitalsToxicology Unit, Northern General HospitalSheffield UKRetired Forensic Chemist (Consultant)Forensic Science Laboratory & Legal Medicine InstituteHope Boulevard, Kingston, JamaicaForensic AnthropologistLouisiana State UniversityUSAProfessor - ChemistryChemistry DepartmentUniversity of the West Indies, Mona CampusLaboratory Quality AssuranceSchool of Natural & Applied ScienceUniversity of TechnologyProfessor - SociologyFaculty of Social SciencesUniversity of the West Indies, Mona CampusDeputy Chief Medical ExaminerOffice of the Chief Medical ExaminerNew York City, NY, USADepartment of Surgery, Radiology & Intensive CareUniversity of the West Indies, Mona CampusMedical-legal/Forensic InvestigatorOffice of the Chief Medical ExaminerNew York City, NY, USA2Last Updated: August 30, 2016

Carole Lindsay, MPhilPaul Maragh, PhDDione CruickshankWayne McLaughlin, PhDHillary Mullings, MScRobin Rattray, PhDRaymond Reid, PhDPaul Singh, PhDSophie Turfus, PhDWilliam A. Dunn, M.S., DABFTChristine Walters, PhDMaxine Gossell-Williams, PhDD’Michelle DuPre, BA, MDAlfredo Walker, MB.BS, FRCPath, DMJ (Path)Prasad Kadiyala, MBBS, DFM, MDMarissa Moses, PhDInsp. Gregory Williams, BSc (Hon), MScAlthea Neblett, MBBS, DMMichael Gardner,Christopher Ogunsalu, MBBS, DDS, PhDShelly McFarlane, PhDAssistant lecturer – BiochemistryDepartment of Basic Medical SciencesUniversity of the West Indies, Mona CampusSnr. Lecturer - ChemistryChemistry DepartmentUniversity of the West Indies, Mona CampusAttorney at Law7 Duke StreetKingstonProfessor & Programme CoordinatorDepartment of Basic Medical SciencesUniversity of the West Indies, Mona CampusForensic OfficerForensic Science Laboratory & Legal Medicine InstituteHope Boulevard, Kingston, JamaicaLecturer - ChemistryChemistry DepartmentUniversity of the West Indies, Mona CampusLecturer - ChemistryChemistry Department (Pesticide Research Unit)University of the West Indies, Mona CampusLecturer - ToxicologyDepartment of Basic Medical SciencesUniversity of the West Indies, Mona CampusLecturer – Forensic ToxicologyDepartment of Basic Medical SciencesUniversity of the West Indies, Mona CampusForensic Toxicology LaboratoryOffice of the Chief Medical ExaminerNew York City, NY, USAOffice of the DeanFaculty of Medical SciencesUniversity of the West Indies, Mona CampusSenior Lecturer - PharmacologyDepartment of Basic Medical SciencesUniversity of the West Indies, Mona CampusForensic PathologistITT Technical InstituteColumbia, SCForensic Pathologist and Assistant ProfessorUniversity of OttawaDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory MedicineThe Ottawa Hospital, Canada.Forensic PathologistForensic Science Laboratory & Legal Medicine InstituteMinistry of National Security, JamaicaCocoa Research UnitUniversity of the West Indies, St Augustine CampusTrinidad & TobagoRoyal Police Force Antigua & BarbudaAmerican RoadSt Johns, AntiguaForensic Pathologist and Associate LecturerForensic Science Laboratory & Legal Medicine InstituteMinistry of National Security, JamaicaLecturer, AnatomyDepartment of Basic Medical SciencesUniversity of the West Indies, Mona CampusSnr. Lecturer, AnatomyDepartment of Basic Medical SciencesUniversity of the West Indies, Mona CampusResearch Fellow3Last Updated: August 30, 2016