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FSC-10007 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 21 November 2024

FSC-10007 - Identification and Investigation (Digital Forensics)
Coordinator: Emma Hough Room: LJ0.04B
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 734921

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

In this module you will be introduced to forensic science as a professional discipline, covering topics such as crime scene investigation, laboratory examination and the role of the expert witness in court. You will develop your communication skills by presenting data and summarising findings in formats suitable for different audiences, including laboratory-based examination forms and oral presentation work.

Aims
This module provides an introduction to forensic science as a professional discipline in the context of the crime scene and common forensic evidence. It provides the scientific basis for many of the core areas of the forensic science discipline.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Record, report and present the results of forensic investigation and analysis: 2
Perform forensic science skills protocols related to forensic science methodologies: 2
Perform fundamental instrumental skills and data analysis to specified standards: 2
Describe and explain how forensic and crime scene science operates within the UK legal system: 1

Study hours

Scheduled:
Lectures (20h),
Practical and data analysis sessions (24h).
Independent:
Directed (and not directed reading), preparation of assessments (106 h)

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Group Assessment weighted 40%
Group Oral presentation


2: Portfolio weighted 60%
Portfolio


The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 21 November 2024