FP3S116 - Application of Forensic Specialisms 17 Jul 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | FP3S116 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Application of Forensic Specialisms | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Hannah Seale | ||
| Module Team: | Rhian Kinsella | ||
| First Intended Intake: | AUG 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2028 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| 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 develop an understanding of the role of forensic specialists within criminal and civil investigations.
Content Summary
The module will be devised and delivered through a guest speaking series. Topics may vary each delivery year and will be focused on student preference and new emerging trends within Forensic Science.
The following examples could be included but will vary year on year depending on availability:
Human Identification – Archaeology, anthropology, biometrics, Disaster Victim Identification, fingerprint analysis, odontology, facial reconstruction, microbiome, and DNA.
Forensic Chemistry – Explosion, fire, CBRN and toxicology.
Environmental and Wildlife Crime – Botany, palynology, environmental agencies, entomology, GIS, and geology.
Forensic Other – Document analysis, engineering, ballistics, digital forensics, accounting, BPA, linguistics, road traffic identification quality management and fakes and forgeries.
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 | Apply knowledge gained from a range of forensic experts through guest talks and case studies. |
| LO2 | Critically evaluate the role and responsibilities of the forensic specialist within criminal and civil investigations. |
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 | ✔ | ✔ | |