Prerequisites for Module
Students should be familiar with the content of all the Forensic Science modules presented in Stages 2 and 3 of the course (or their equivalents).
Corequisite Modules
Refer to Definitive Course Document.
Precluded Modules
Refer to Definitive Course Document.
Aims of Module
To provide students with the ability to investigate and critically appraise an area of current interest in forensic science.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Research in depth an area of current interest in forensic science.
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Appraise the literature and prepare a critical review.
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Indicative Module Content
Students will individually study a selected area of current interest in forensic science, which may include specialist areas not covered previously on the course e.g. forensic anthropology, forensic entomology.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Keynote Lectures/Seminars
| 12 | Progress Monitoring
| 10 |
Private Study
| | Private Study
| 128 |
Mode of Delivery
This module will be delivered mainly through student-centred activity. Studies will be supported by directed reading, tutorials and keynote lectures (including visiting speakers).
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
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| | Component 2 | 1,2
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Submission of final report assessed by supervisor and an independent asessor (70% weighting).
Student progress will be assessed by an interview with dissertation supervisor (30% weighting).
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | Papers published in Forensic Science related journals and specialist reviews.
| | 2. | EBEL, H., BLIEFERT, C. AND RUSSEY, W., 1987. The Art of Scientific Writing. VCH.
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