FSC-40033 - 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 6 modules or equivalent in Forensic Science

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module is designed to give you the required information and skills in the field of analytical and forensic sciences needed to become an effective researcher within an academic or commercial environment. In the module you will expand your knowledge on the principles of a wide range of state-of-the-art analytical techniques currently being used in research and development by both academia and industry. You will gain practical skills on a number of these state-of-the-art analytical techniques, some of which you will utilize in your research project. The assessment for this module is designed to reflect activities that you as an active researcher will carry out as part of your working life so it will make the transition from study to work that much easier for you.

The aim of the module is to prepare students to be competent in working in workplaces regulated by bodies such as the Chartered Society of Forensic Science.
This is increasing an essential skill in (forensic) analytical science. This includes method development, data analysis, quality control and reporting skills prepare students for their independent research project as well as career development.

Intended Learning Outcomes

critically appraise a methodology and select an appropriate analytical strategy for its examination: 1,2
design, develop and evaluate appropriate methods for data analysis and interpretation and apply these to experimental datasets of varying complexity, using a variety of relevant IT resource: 1,2
critically review the results of experimental analytical work and draw relevant conclusions: 1,2
critically discuss current methods within the analytical forensic sciences, some of which are at, or informed by, the forefront of the
discipline: 1,2
solve problems efficiently with confidence and independence in laboratory work and act autonomously in planning and
implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level: 1,2

Study hours

Active Learning Hours:
48 hours workshops (combined lecture and data analysis session)
Independent Study Hours:
102 hours independent study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment