Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Aims
The module provides an insight into the core topics of counterfeits, fakes and forgeries within forensic science and will cover aspects of document security, heritage security, counterfeit medicine and food fraud. This will include chemical and analytical aspects, as well as developing the practical and reporting skills needed in the forensic examination of documents, heritage specimens, medicine and fraudulent food. An overview of the security systems used to detect fraudulent activity will also be covered.
Talis Aspire Reading ListAny reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/fsc-20011/lists
Intended Learning Outcomes
Describe, explain and critically review the principles and practices used for the examination of documents, heritage specimens, counterfeit medicine and fraudulent food in the forensic science and security contexts: 1,21Examine aspects of documents, heritage specimens, counterfeit medicine and fraudulent food: 1Maintain accurate records of laboratory work and use these to interpret the findings of an examination: 1,2Communicate effectively and critically discuss the findings from the examination of documents, heritage specimens, counterfeit medicine and fraudulent food, in the form of written reports: 2Discuss, select and apply appropriate analytical techniques for the physicochemical examination of various document related materials, including inks and paper, as well as drug, food and heritage specimens:
Active learning hours:Problem classes and laboratory sessions: 18 hoursContent delivery: 12 hoursIndependent study:Guided independent study: 70 hoursAssessment completion: 50 hours
Description of Module Assessment
1: Portfolio weighted 50%A problem based portfolioA portfolio of laboratory work and pre-laboratory questions equivalent to ~2500 words.
2: Coursework weighted 50%Problems based assessmentProblems-based assessment consisting of a number of long questions relating to topics covered in the module, equivalent to ~2500 words.