This module will develop students' appreciation of a range of physical techniques applied to the collection of bulk and trace evidence materials in forensic science. Students will look more deeply into aspects of physical evidence and will deal with the practical issues of item examination, legal process and general procedure associated with the collection and submission of a range of forensically-relevant materials.
Private Study: 124
Contact Hours: 26
Total: 150
Not available as an elective module.
• Online Quiz 1 (2 hours) – 20%
• Online Quiz 2 (2 hours) – 20%
• Written Assessment (6 hours) – 60%
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See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1. Show understanding of the role of physical forensic methods in forensic practice.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the primary evidence types, their transfer and persistence.
3. Demonstrate understanding of emerging developments in forensic science.
4. Consider a broad range of forensic techniques to determine the examination strategy, sequencing, and probative value.
5. Demonstrate understanding of quality standards in respect of scene examination.
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