FP3S105 - Applied Forensic Toxicology 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | FP3S105 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Applied Forensic Toxicology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Applied Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Analytical and Forensic Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Emanuele Alves | ||
| Module Team: | Paul Jones, Rehana Karim, James Cruwys, Alexandra Maneta, Emanuele Alves | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100388 - forensic science | 101038 - applied chemistry | |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 50 | 50 | |
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
- To provide students with the knowledge and understanding of the effects of toxic substances on the body.
- To provide case-based learning on how these substances are detected in biological samples.
In engaging with the module, students will fully achieve the following level-appropriate Behaviour Domains of the USW Graduate Attributes:
Commercial Awareness: Behaviour 1 and 3
Communication: Behaviour - 1, 2 and 3
Leadership: Behaviour 1, 2 and 3
Innovation and Enterprise: Behaviour - 1
Project Management: Behaviour 1,2 and 3
Digital Literacy: Behaviour 1, 2 and 3
The Capabilities associated with these behaviours are found in the Graduate Attributes table at the end of the descriptor.
Content Summary
Principles of absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion. The chemical factors that influence these processes.
Environmental toxicology – Understand the chemistry of pesticides and the affect these have on the body. Develop an awareness of chemical and biological welfare, the categorisation of these substances and the factors affecting the distribution of them.
Drugs of abuse, NPS and Poisons and the analytical detection of these. Discussions into the instrumental techniques required for the detection of these in different biological matrices, the affect they have on the body and case-based examples of them.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 18 |
| Tutorial | 18 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Independent Study | 120 |
| Directed Study | 32 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate the ability to understand toxic compounds and the response of these to the body |
| LO2 | Demonstrate an understanding of the principle scientific testing that is undertaken to identify toxicological substances |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | Undertake questions based on toxic substances and the laboratory processes | 0 | 1800 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Questions based on metabolism and identification of compounds | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |