Forensic Science Major (Level 3)
Forensic Science Minor (Level 3)
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 and where topics are at the forefront of and of relevance to research in Forensic Science. These areas include: forensic geoscience, forensic geophysics, forensic entomology, forensic palynology and palaeontology, forensic archaeology and DNA analysis.
Four topics will be covered each year; these will be taught either by staff within the university or by external specialists, forensic practitioners with specialist knowledge of the individual subject area.
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/che-30034/lists
Describe, explain and assess standard theoretical and practical search techniques and trace evidence retrieval within the topics of Forensic Geoscience. will be achieved by assessments: 3, 2
Evaluate information of relevance to the topic obtained from a variety of sources including scientific literature, forensic science databases and other primary sources. will be achieved by assessments: 1
Make informed judgements about the issues, limitations and current knowledge in forensic science within the specialist areas. will be achieved by assessments: 3, 1
Describe and explain how the specialist disciplines can be applied to crime solving. will be achieved by assessments: 3, 2, 1
Practical component: 5 hours
Critical Review: 30 hours
Private study, write-ups, revision: 95 hours
Independent critical review of module-relevant topic area, maximum 1500 words.
Laboratory write-up based on student-led outdoor practical, maximum 1500 words.
Two hour unseen written exam, typically including four problem solving questions.
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