FSC-30037 - 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

Successful completion of FHEQ level 5 modules or equivalent in Forensic Science

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

Designed to enhance your forensic chemical analysis knowledge and skills, this module builds on what you have learned at Levels 4 and 5. Through this module, you will increase the range and depth of theoretical and practical experience of state-of-the-art analytical techniques currently used in academia and industry. The authentic assessment provides you the opportunity of choosing an area to focus on, mirroring the type of problem solving an analyst may be faced with on a daily basis.

The aim of the module is to develop an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of analytical techniques and for students to be competent in a range of analytical techniques, which are all essential in (forensic) analytical science. This includes data analysis and reporting skills which would prepare students for their research project.

Intended Learning Outcomes

evaluate a range of techniques and methodologies available to the forensic scientist and discuss their application and limitations to the analysis of a range of materials and samples: 2
set up examples of standard analytical instrumentation (including calibration), prepare appropriate samples and carry out straightforward laboratory measurements: 1
critically review the results of experimental analytical work and draw relevant conclusions: 1
critically discuss current methods and techniques within the analytical forensic sciences, some of which are at, or informed by, the forefront of the discipline: 1,2
Develop and critically discuss a strategy to identify an unknown compound in a complex mixture.: 2
Acquire and interpret data from analytical techniques widely used in forensic chemical analysis.: 1

Study hours

Active Learning Hours:
18 hours lectures, seminars and workshops
16 hours practical and analysis sessions
Independent Study Hours:
50 hours coursework preparation
66 hours independent study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment