FP2S006 - Volume Scene Examination 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | FP2S006 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Volume Scene Examination | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Analytical and Forensic Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Beth Nurse | ||
| Module Team: | Hannah Seale, Rhian Kinsella, Peter Miedziak, James McCormack | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100388 - forensic science | 101222 - crime scene investigation | |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 50 | 50 | |
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
- To gain an understanding of the roles of forensic services, principles of volume scene investigations and apply governance and regulations to the role.
- To further develop photographic and forensic techniques in scene examination, recording and evidence recovery.
In engaging with the module students will fully achieve the following level-appropriate Behaviour Domains of the USW Graduate attributes:
Commercial Awareness: Behaviour 1,2,3
Communication:? Behaviour 1,2,3
Leadership: Behaviour 1,2,3
Innovation & Enterprise: Behaviour 1,2
Project Management: Behaviour 1,2,3
Digital Literacy: Behaviour 1,3
The Capabilities associated with these behaviours are found in the Graduate Attributes table at the end of the descriptor.
Content Summary
Roles of Forensic Services in the investigation, including:
- Hierarchy and purposes of involved investigative teams.
- Routine arrest sampling, databases and maintenance.
- Principles of evidential matches.
Principles of Volume Scene Investigations:
- Understand and employ ISO regulation and standard operating procedures (as implemented in level 4, FP1S002).
- External service providers, evidential value and submissions.
- Scene processing, recording and note taking.
- Sequential processing of evidence.
Further photographic techniques:
- 1:1 evidential photography – fingerprints and footwear.
- Lighting techniques and flash.
- Injury photography.
- Specialist photographic techniques.
Practical scene examinations:
- Common volume crime scene examinations to include burglary, theft, criminal damage.
- Apply learnt techniques in scene processing, recording and evidence recovery
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 52 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Apply knowledge and practical skills in volume scene examinations to simulated scenarios and evaluate scenes for evidential value. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate an understanding of scene investigation principles, roles with investigation and theoretical aspects of professional skills required. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Observational Journal 1 | A journal which can record and reflect on the practical simulations students have examined that week | 0 | 3500 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Observational Journal 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |