FSC-30021 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module is an opportunity for you to carry out a substantial piece of meaningful research. You will work alongside staff to undertake an authentic research project, which could include lab- or field-based projects, systematic reviews, pedagogic or desk-based research work. Through engagement with this module, you will be introduced to the approaches needed to perform scientific research and develop key skills that are routinely utilised by the forensic science research community.

The aim of this module is to allow forensic science students to undertake an independent research project. This will enable the student to develop a wide-range of research and scientific communication skills.

Intended Learning Outcomes

plan and initiate a programme of research work into a clearly defined area of forensic science: 1,2,3
communicate the project aims, plans and approximate timeline in a concise written form: 1
carry out a planned programme of investigative research work, continually analysing the data obtained, enabling informed decisions to be made: 2,3
produce and present an individual scientific poster that communicates the project background, results obtained and offers an interpretation and summary of the key findings of the research project: 2
produce an individual project report outlining the project background, results/discussion and interpretation, a critical evaluation of findings overall, and conclusion: 3
critically appraise information of relevance to the project and specific area obtained from a variety of sources: 1,2,3

Study hours

Active Learning Hours:
Module Induction - 6 hours
Scheduled Research Work - 96 hours
Scheduled Meeting with Project Supervisor - 15 hours
Poster Presentation - 2 hours
Independent Study Hours:
Independent Research Work - 74 hours
Project Plan Preparation: 5 hours
Poster Preparation: 22 hours
Report preparation: 80 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment