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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Forensic Toxicology And Substances Of Abuse | |||
| Reference | AS3066 | Version | 6 |
| Created | April 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | June 2002 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | September 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To allow students the opportunity to display a critical evaluation of evidence, forensic analysis and an application of knowledge gained in toxicological absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion. In addition to allow students to explore both theoretically and practically with the use of case studies, the legislation surrounding substances of abuse and the analytical procedures within drug abuse analysis, interpretation and presentation of expert evidence. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Discuss the framework within which forensic toxicologists and forensic drug analysts work. |
| 2 | Demonstrate problem solving skills in the principles and methodologies used in drug analysis and toxicological investigations. |
| 3 | Interpret analytical results obtained from drug analysis and toxicological investigations. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Definition of poisons and poisoning; study of the time-dose relationship and route of administration; distribution, phase 1 and phase 2 metabolism and elimination. Specimens available and instrumental analysis, e.g. chromatographic and spectrophotometric; case studies interpretation of results and pharmacokinetics; report writing. Substances of abuse; legislation classification, interpretation, sampling, presentation, expert evidence screening and confirmation analysis. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a lecture based module supplemented by tutorials, practical workshops and case studies. External forensic toxicologists and forensic practicioners/ labortory scientists may be involved in the delivery of material. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 40 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 110 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | A written portfolio | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 (Written portfolio) comprises 100%. A minimum of a Grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of Stage 2 Forensic and Analytical Science or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | FENTON, J.J. Toxicology, A Case Oriented Approach. Current Edition. CRC Press. |
| 2 | DAVIES, S., JOHNSTON, A. and HOLT, D. Forensic Toxicology: Drug use and misuse. Current Edition. RSC Publications. |
| 3 | KING, L. Forensic chemistry of substance misuse: a guide to drug control. Current Edition. The Royal Society of Chemistry. |
| 4 | COLE, M.D. The Analysis of Controlled Substances. Current Edition. Wiley. |
| 5 | NEGRUSZ, A., AND COOPER, G. Clarke's Analytical Forensic Toxicology. Current Edition. Pharmaceutical Press. |