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FSC-30033 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 09 May 2024

FSC-30033 - Standardised Processes in Evidence Examination
Coordinator: Kristopher Wisniewski Tel: +44 1782 7 34593
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 734921

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

Successful completion of FHEQ Level 5 modules or equivalent in forensic science.

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This final year module provides you with theoretical knowledge and practical experience of selected specialist areas of Forensic Science which complement the core curriculum of the course at Levels 4 and 5. Topic areas will include the current common practical analysis of the forensic laboratory practitioner workplace. An emphasis will be made on the examination of forensic physical trace evidence that will be usable in court.

Aims
This module aims to teach students key theoretical and practical issues of some specialist areas of Forensic Science which complement the core curriculum of the course. Topic areas will cover advanced forensic trace evidence examination and their proper handling procedures.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate forensic documentation, photography, evidence handling and non-contamination of evidence: 1
Synthesise and evaluate different ideas and concepts from specialist topics in Forensic analysis and apply these to the solution of problems in forensic crime.: 1,2
Apply appropriate professional and ethical standards to the collection, analysis, and evaluation of Forensic samples using a range of advanced techniques.: 1,2

Study hours

Pre-laboratory familiarisation material: 15 hours
Theoretical lectures: 5 hours
Preparation and summary lectures: 10 hours
Practical laboratories: 5 x 3h = 15h
Guided independent study: 105 hours
Asynchronous online resources: 50h
Pre-lab preparation: 5h
Class-test revision: 50h

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Practice Based Assessment weighted 75%
Portfolio
Assessment consisting of selected forensic science practicals undertaken with a student degree of choice, equivalent to 3000 words. Students will complete their notes in each session and submit in a separate wrap up session.

2: Class Test weighted 25%
Class tests
Students will complete five short (10-15 questions per test) online MCQ open book class tests, based on module content. Students will have a 1.5-hour period to complete their answers to each in a single session but is expected to only take 0.5h and they can submit once completed.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 09 May 2024