School of Physical and Geographical Sciences  
 
 
CHE-30011 Forensic Science Team Research Project - ISP  
Co-ordinator: Miss Amy Cowles   Tel:33584  
Teaching Team: Mrs Patricia  Thompson, Dr Vladimir Zholobenko Dr Craig  Adam Dr Falko  Drijfhout Miss Amy  Cowles Mrs Victoria  Cartwright Dr Jamie  Pringle Dr Chrystelle  Egger Dr Richard  Darton Dr David  Thompson, Dr Michael  Edwards  
Lecture Time: See Timetable...  
Level: 3 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
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Programme/Approved Electives for
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Prerequisites
Satisfactory performance in all Level I and II modules. Registration on Level 3 of a degree programme in forensic science.

Barred Combinations
None

Description

The aims of this module are:
(i) to provide students with the opportunity to apply and develop their knowledge and understanding of forensic science within a research environment;
(ii) to implement recognised and develop novel forensic analytical techniques (65 hours lab work);
(iii) to evolve their handling of data, it's analysis and interpretation, and where appropriate expand their knowledge and use of statistical techniques;
(iv) to use and develop interpersonal and communications skills working as part of a team;
(v) to develop presentation and report-writing skills.
Aims
The aims of this module are:
Intended Learning Outcomes
Plan and initiate a programme of practical work into a clearly defined area of the proposed forensic project. will be achieved by assessments: 1,3
Critically appraise information of relevance to the project (general) and specific area (individual) obtained from a variety of sources. will be achieved by assessments: 1,4
Communicate verbally the project aims, key literature findings, and plans for practical work. will be achieved by assessments: 1
Carry out a planned programme of investigative laboratory work, continually analysing the data obtained, enabling informed decisions to be made. will be achieved by assessments: 2,3
Communicate verbally the results obtained and offer interpretation. Summarise the key findings. will be achieved by assessments: 2
Produce an individual project report outlining the project background, individual results and interpretation, group results and their relevance, a critical evaluation of findings overall, and conclusion. will be achieved by assessments: 4
Study hours
Laboratory work (65h), progress meetings (10h), research (25h), cross-examination sessions (10h), report writing (40h). These hours are 'per student' and include time to prepare for cross-examination sessions and progress meetings.
Description of Module Assessment
01: Group Presentation weighted 15%
Group presentation - cross examination
Cross examination I (15%)
02: Group Presentation weighted 15%
Group presentation - cross examination
Cross examination II (15%)
03: Reflective Diary weighted 10%
Reflective diary - laboratory notebook
Laboratory diary (10%)
04: Report weighted 60%
Individual written report
Report (60%)
Version: (1.06B) Updated: 02/Oct/2013

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