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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Firearms And Gang Culture | |||
| Reference | SS3901 | Version | 1 |
| Created | September 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | December 2023 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide an understanding of the interlocking factors which lead to gang culture - and in particular the use of firearms in that context. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explain the concepts and principles underlying the forensic investigation of firearms offences. |
| 2 | Discuss the sociology of gang cultures and disorganised crime. |
| 3 | Discuss legal approaches to firearm and gang crime. |
| 4 | Discuss alternative non-criminal justice responses to gang-related crime. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The module will cover: Mechanisms and design aspects, introduction to ballistics, scene of shooting incident, firearm discharge residues, forensic laboratory examination, proof marks, county lines, sociological theories of gangs, contemporary developments in gang culture, global comparisons, social inequalities, racism, policing, spatial organisation of gangs, public-health approaches to gang culture and gang-related crime, working with young people. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module is delivered through a combination of lab practicals, lectures and seminars. These will explore different perspectives on the core subject matter, using case studies and real life examples |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 20 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 130 | 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, 4 |
| Description: | Learning log based on case study | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| The learning log is assessed in its totality to measure the development of learning and insights the student has achieved during 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 | |
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| Prerequisites for Module | None, beyond the stage 3 requirements |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| This is an interdisciplinary module taught by Forensic science and the School of Applies Social Studies |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | Haag, M.G.(2020) Shooting Incident Reconstruction. Amsterdam, Academic Press (Elsevier).. . |
| 2 | McLean, R., 2019. Gangs, drugs and (dis) organised crime. Bristol University Press |