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FORENSIC INVESTIGATION

Forensic Methods and Techniques II (Module B) - FOR2602
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: This module will be useful for students to gain insight and develop forensic investigation competencies with regard to forensic investigation methods, techniques and concepts in private and public investigation environment. A person credited with this module will be able to conduct a successful investigation and compile the necessary docket/case file/reports and be able to use the relevant recording resources when capturing information.
Investigation of Selected Crimes and Transgressions (Module A) - FOR2603
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: FOR1501
Recommendation: It is strongly recommended that students complete FOR2601 and FOR2602 successfully before registering for FOR2603.
Purpose: This module will be useful to students in private and public service investigation environment who are tasked with the forensic investigation of selected crimes and transgressions. A person credited with this module will be able to conduct a forensic investigation; develop possible indicators and prevention measures into the following crimes and/or transgressions: Fraud, forgery and uttering, traffic related offences, public violence, arson, drugs related offences, firearms related offences, malicious damage to property, housebreaking and robbery (common).
Scene of Incident - FOR2605
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: This module will be useful to students in private and public investigation environment who are tasked to investigate and manage crime scenes/incidents.
Forensic Crime Intelligence - FOR2607
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: This module will be useful to students in private and public investigation environment who obtain and utilise forensic crime intelligence during the investigative process. A person credited with this module will be able to: - Understand the theories and principles of forensic crime intelligence. - Obtain and use forensic crime intelligence during the investigative process - Process the information into forensic crime intelligence.
Information Gathering - FOR2608
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Recommendation: Should follow FOR1501
Purpose: This module will be useful to students in the field of corporate, private and public service law enforcement agencies who gather information during the investigation process and who need to develop competencies to successfully investigate crimes, transgressions or irregularities within the ambit of the South African constitution. The processes for the gathering of information will inform students how to apply the principles of humanising the law, social responsibility and Ubuntu.
Principles of Evidence in Forensic Investigation - FOR2609
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Recommendation: Should follow CRW1501 & CRW2603
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to provide students with detailed knowledge, skills and values to understand all aspects regarding the principles of evidence related to forensic investigation including the legal elements of specific crimes, transgressions and irregularities; search and seizure of evidence; interception of evidence; collection, preservation and presentation of the evidence; the continuity of possession regarding the evidence; burden of proof applicable to different types of evidence; the analysis of evidence; expert statements on admissibility of evidence; and the disposal of evidence. Knowledge and application of the principles of evidence will inform students about the principles of humanizing the law and social responsibility.
Forensic Methods and Techniques: Module A - FOR3701
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: FOR2601
Purpose: This module will be useful to students to gain well rounded and systematic knowledge and investigation competencies with regard to forensic methods and techniques in the private and public investigation environment. A person credited with this module will be able to manage an investigation unit which include but is not limited to a variety of resources to be used, relationships with role-players, analysis of data and the management of the investigation process.
Forensic Methods and Techniques: Module B - FOR3702
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: FOR2602
Recommendation: Should follow FOR3701
Purpose: This module will be useful to students to gain well rounded, systematic knowledge and investigation competencies with regard to forensic methods and techniques in the private and public investigation environment. A person credited with this module will be able to conduct investigation in relation to risk analysis, investigation of vulnerable areas, systems or e-resources, investigation with regard to non-compliance with policies. This person will further be able to make recommendations to apply a multi-disciplinary approach, develop prevention strategies to prevent reoccurrence through successful investigations.
Investigation of Selected Crimes and Transgressions: Module A - FOR3703
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: FOR2603
Recommendation: Should follow FOR3702
Purpose: This module will be useful for students to gain integrated knowledge and investigation competencies with regard to selected crimes, transgressions or irregularities in the private and public investigation environment. Knowledge and application of investigation methods will inform the student about the principles of humanising the law and social responsibility. A person credited with this module will be able to effectively conduct investigations into selected crimes and transgressions, such as economic crimes, crimes against the state, corruption and extortion.
Investigation of Selected Crimes and Transgressions: Module B - FOR3704
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: FOR1502
Recommendation: Should follow FOR3703.
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to identify and conduct investigations of selected crimes and transgressions specific to cybercrime in terms of the Electronic Communication and Transaction Act, 2002 (Act No. 25 of 2002) and organised crime in terms of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act, 1988 (Act No. 121 of 1988). Qualifying students will be able to effectively identify and conduct investigations and gain integrated knowledge and investigation competencies with regard to selected crimes, irregularities and transgressions in the private and public investigation environment. The identification and conducting of investigation into Selected Crimes and Transgressions will inform students how to apply the principles of humanising the law and social responsibility.
Advanced Forensic Crime Intelligence - FOR3705
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: FOR2601, FOR2602 & FOR2607
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to apply and manage intelligence-led investigations in the private and public investigation environment. This module will be useful for students to gain well rounded and systematic knowledge of strategic, operational and tactical forensic crime intelligence. Qualifying students will be able to make use of overt and covert collection techniques, manage intelligence-led investigations, and apply overt and covert collection techniques in the private and public investigation environment.
Forensic Investigative Resources - FOR3706
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: FOR1501 Co-requisite: FOR3701 & FOR3702
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to identify and use forensic investigative resources to inform students on how to apply the principles of humanising the law and social responsibility. Qualifying students will be able to make use of appropriate and financially viable resource, manage the application/activities of the selected resource(s) and analyse and utilise the information/product delivered in terms of their investigation. This module will be useful to students in private and public investigation environment who make use of forensic investigative resources during the investigative process.
Forensic Methods and Techniques - FOR4803
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 24
Module presented in English
Purpose: Students will acquire knowledge and skills to conduct research and produce a comprensive report on advanced intelligence appropriate to an honours level. It will enable students to consolidate and deepen their expertise, and to develop research capacity in advanced forensic crime intelligence. Students who complete this module will demonstrate knowledge relating to and the application of advanced intelligence. This module will enable students to incorporate the principles of Africanisation ubuntu, humanizing the law and social responsibility. Advanced Forensic intelligence include intelligence in all sections and role-players in the policing, private, public, business, parastatal and corporate industries.
Forensic Methods and Techniques - FOR1501
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: This module will provide an overview of the field of forensic investigation whilst highlighting the interrelated principles and procedures of criminal investigation. The module will provide an overview of forensic investigative terminology, basic principles, methods, techniques and concepts and aims to develop investigation competencies regarding forensic investigation methods and techniques in respect of crimes and other irregularities/ incidents. This module is focussed on practical investigative work by an investigator who functions in the public, private and corporate environment and not that of the forensic scientist who functions in a laboratory. A student credited with this module will be able to: - Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles and procedures relating to the investigation of crimes, incidents and transgressions that may occur in the public, private or corporate environment. - Identify and analyse a situation as constituting a crime, incident or transgression in order to determine the resources that must be activated and the procedures that must be followed. The principles of Ubuntu, Social responsibility, Graduateness, Human rights, Humanizing the law and Africanisation are enthused in the learning material and assessment practices.
Selected Crimes and Transgressions - FOR4804
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 24
Module presented in English
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students in the policing, corporate, business, parastatal, private and public investigation environment with knowledge and skills to cunduct research and produce a comprehensive report on the investigation of selected crimes transgressions or irregularities appropriate to an honours level. It will enable students to consolidate and deppen their expertise, and to develop research capacity in the investigation of selected crimes transgressions or irregularities. Students who complete this module will demonstrate knowledge and skills relating to the investigation of selected crimes, transgressions or irregularities. This module will also enable students to incorporate the principles of Africanisation, Ubuntu, humanizing the law and social responsibility.
Investigation of Selected Crimes and Transgressions - FOR1502
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Co-requisite: FOR1501
Purpose: The purpose of this module is for students to gain a general understanding regarding the investigation of selected crimes and transgressions, specifically those that occur in a corporate environment. These are absenteeism, nepotism, racism and the misuse of company property as examples of transgressions of company policy. The crimes of theft, perjury and/or defeating or obstructing the course of justice, harassment or sexual harassment, intimidation and malicious damage to property as examples of criminal offences. The investigations are conducted within the ambit of the South African criminal justice system. This module is focused on practical investigative work and not the forensic laboratory scientist. This module will use as lens the philosophical approach of Ubuntu as fundamental to ensuring that the principles of social responsibility, graduateness, human rights, anti-corruption, humanizing the law and Africanisation are enthused in the learning material and assessment practices.
Advanced Forensic Crime Intelligence - FOR4805
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 24
Module presented in
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students in the policing, corporate, business, parastatal, private and public investigation environment with knowledge and skills to conduct research and produce a comprehensive report on advanced intelligence appropriate to an honours level. It will enable students to consolidate and deepen their expertise, and to develop research capacity in advanced forensic crime intelligence. Students who complete this module will demonstrate knowledge relating to and the application of advanced intelligence. This module will enable students to incorporate the principles of Africanisation, ubuntu, humanizing the law and social responsibility. Advanced Forensic Intelligence include in all sections and role-players in the policing, private, public, business, parastatal and corporate industries.
Forensic Methods and Techniques II (Module A) - FOR2601
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: This module will be useful to students in the private and public investigation environments who make use of forensic investigation methods, techniques and concepts during the investigative process. A person credited with this module will be able to apply the following appropriate methods and techniques during a forensic investigation of a crime or other incident: ﾕ Display professional conduct through a forensic investigation into criminal/civil transgressions/incidents within the private and public investigation environment. ﾕ Demonstrate an understanding of advanced investigative principles and procedures required for a successful forensic investigation into criminal/civil transgressions/incidents.
Research Report in Forensic Science and Technology - HRFOR81
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 36
Module presented in English
Co-requisite: HMPOL80
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students in the policing, corporate, business, parastatal, private and public investigation environment with knowledge and skills to conduct research and produce a comprehensive report on forensic investigation in forensic science and technology appropriate to an honours level. It will enable students to consolidate and deepen their expertise, and to develop research capacity in forensic science and technology. Students who complete this module will demonstrate knowledge relating to and the application of forensic investigation in forensic science and technology. This module will enable students to incoporate the principles of Africanisation, ubuntu, humanizing the law and social responsibility. Forensic science and technology include forensic investigation in all sections and role-players in the policing, private, public, business, parastatal and corporate industries.