FP1S007 - Forensic Awareness 17 Jul 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | FP1S007 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Forensic Awareness | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Hannah Seale, Peter Miedziak, Rhian Kinsella, James McCormack, Niamh Breslin | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2028 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | |||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100388 - forensic science | 100400 - applied mathematics | 100485 - law |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 33 | 34 | 33 |
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
To introduce students to the legislative and criminal justice system of England and Wales.
Understand the role of a forensic expert witness.
Content Summary
Introduction to the legal system of England and Wales:
The structure of the judicial system and the court process.
The role of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
Legislation and offences.
Miscarriages of justice.
Presenting Forensic Evidence in Court:
The role of the expert witness.
Probability and bayes theorem.
Cognitive bias in investigations.
Case studies.
Forensic Evidence and its value in investigations.
Context and value of evidence.
Scientific interpretation
Exploration of legal issues relevant to forensic evidence, chain of custody, and expert witness testimony.
Interpretation of the value of evidence in court.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 48 |
| Independent Study | 76 |
| Directed Study (including online independent learning) | 76 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative and criminal justice system. |
| LO2 | Understand the value of evidence in court and cases. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Student Choice 1 | 1. Report. 2. Recorded PowerPoint Presentation. 3. Onsite Poster Presentation. | 20 | 2500 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Student Choice 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |