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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Practical Analytical Science | |||
| Reference | PL2602 | Version | 1 |
| Created | April 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | September 2004 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable students to develop practical, analytical skills in forensic analytical science. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Undertake analytical science experiments, utilising and operating selected analytical instruments with a forensic purpose. |
| 2 | Acquire accurate results from experimental procedures used in analytical science and fully record data and observations. |
| 3 | Analyse and interpret results and report findings in a written formal report. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Consolidation of basic laboratory skills, development of advanced laboratory skills via a series of core and extended experiments. Within each type of activity the exercises are designed to develop practical, analytical and problem solving skills. Students undertake a range of prescribed experiments using spectroscopic, electrochemical and chromatographic techniques applied to forensic samples. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| This is a laboratory based module supplemented with tutorial/workshop sessions. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | Laboratory Report | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 (Laboratory Report) 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 1 Forensic and Analytical Science or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | SKOOG, D.A., HOLLER, F.J. AND CROUCH, S.R. Principles of Instrumental Analysis . Current Edition. Thomson Brooks/Cole. |
| 2 | PRICHARD, F.E. Quality Assurance in Analytical Chemistry . Current Edition. Chemistry Laboratory. Wiley. |
| 3 | MONK, P.M. Fundamentals of Electroanalytical Chemistry . Current Edition. Wiley |