Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
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 analysis such as ballistics, paint, glass, fibres and their proper handling procedures.
Intended Learning Outcomes
demonstrate a critical understanding of the specialist topics presented and how they can be applied to forensic crime solving: 1,21write professional laboratory examination notes on forensic evidence from seized material: 1gain the advanced practical laboratory skills required to be a forensic laboratory analyst: 1demonstrate forensic documentation, photography, evidence handling and non-contamination of evidence:
Pre-laboratory familiarisation material: 15 hoursTheoretical lectures: 5 hoursPreparation and summary lectures: 10 hoursPractical laboratories: 5 x 3h = 15hGuided independent study: 105 hours
Description of Module Assessment
1: Practice Based Assessment weighted 75%PortfolioAssessment consisting of selected forensic science practicals undertaken with a student degree of choice, equivalent to 3000 words.
2: Class Test weighted 25%Class testsStudent will complete multiple choice questions tests based on module content. Students will have a 1.5 hour period to complete their answers.