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Module Specification

No. Assessment Description Weight % Exam Hours Ass't Group Alt Reass't

001 CH7201 Essay (1000 word) 20002 CH7201 Essay (3000 word) 80

Period: OctoberOccurence: DCoordinator: Ann BERESFORD-LAYCOCKMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme

Academic Year: 2014/5Module Level: PostgraduateScheme: PGDepartment: ChemistryCredits: 15

Intended Learning Outcomes1. Enhanced awareness of the different physical evidence types that might be present at a crime scene as a means of linkingan offender to the crime scene. 2. Improved knowledge of the likely location and methods of recovery of different evidence typesfrom different crime scene scenarios. 3. Use of problem solving skills in selecting the most appropriate recovery and packaging techniques to ensure that evidence is not contaminated and the integrity of exhibits is maintained. 4. Team participation skills,tested in the discussion groups. 5. Writing skills, tested in the written assessments.

Teaching and Learning MethodsDirected reading (delivered via Blackboard), resource based learning, independent research, discussion groups (viaBlackboard).

Assessment MethodsEssay 1,000 words three quarters of way through module and and essay 3,000 words at end of module.

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Lectures 20Seminars 15

Practical Classes & WorkshopsTutorials

FieldworkProject Supervision

Guided Independent Study 78Demonstration

Supervised time in studio/workshopWork Based Learning

PlacementYear Abroad

Total Module Hours 113

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CH7201 Crime Scene Examination

Last Published: 3 August 2015



001 CH7202 Essay (1000 word) 20002 CH7202 Essay (3000 word) 80

Period: OctoberOccurence: DCoordinator: Rob HillmanMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


Intended Learning Outcomes1. Enhanced knowledge and understanding of the physical processes involved in the spectroscopic and other analysis oftrace evidence. 2. Application of these principles to the analysis of different physical evidence types that might be present at acrime scene as a means of linking an offender to the crime scene. 3. Enhanced knowledge of the sequential treatments available fordifferent evidence types. 4. Use of problem solving skills in selecting the most appropriate treatment(s) for an item to ensurethat best evidence is obtained. 5. Team participation skills, tested in the discussion groups. 6. Writing skills, tested in the written assessments.



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CH7202 Trace Evidence Analysis




001 Essay: Evidential value CH7203 (1000 word) 20002 Essay: Evidential value CH7203 (3000 word) 80

Period: FebruaryOccurence: DCoordinator: John BondMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


Intended Learning Outcomes1. Knowledge and understanding of estimating probabilities, likelihood ratios and comparing hypotheses. 2. Application ofthese principles to the evaluation of the evidential value of DNA and fingerprint evidence in linking an offender to the crime scene. 3.Enhanced knowledge of reporting evidential value and both juror and police officer perceptions of evidential value. 4. Use of problem solving skills in determining evidential value. 5. Team participation skills, tested in the discussion groups. 6. Writingskills, tested in the written assessments.



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CH7203 Evidential Value and Interpretation




001 Essay (1000 word) 20002 Essay (3000 word) 80

Period: FebruaryOccurence: DCoordinator: Lewis SmithMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


Intended Learning OutcomesThis module provides an overview of research methods and an introduction to qualitative and quantitative data and analysis.By the end of the module students should:

1. Have an understanding of ethical issues and considerations when conducting research

2. Have an understanding of physical and social science research designs and the experimental method

3. Be able to identify the most appropriate descriptive and inferential statistics for describing various types of data

4. The ability to identify independent and dependant variables, and to correctly identify appropriate statistical techniques fortesting hypotheses

Teaching and Learning MethodsDirected reading (delivered via Blackboard), resource based learning, independent research.

Assessment MethodsResearch proposal (max 3000 words), ethics assignment (1000 words)

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CH7204 Research Methods





Period: OctoberOccurence: DCoordinator: Alex GoddardMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


Intended Learning Outcomes1. Knowledge and understanding of the historical identification of fingerprint sweat corrosion of metal, differential aerationcells, the role of chloride ions and the theory of galvanic corrosion (thermodynamic and kinetic considerations). 2. Applicationof these principles to the galvanic corrosion of different elements and alloys and the establishment of a fingerprint corrosionseries. 3. Enhanced knowledge and understanding of the changes to the electrical and optical properties of metal caused byfingerprint sweat. 4. Numeracy skills, tested in the written assignments. 5. Team participation skills, tested in the discussiongroups. 6. Writing skills, tested in the written assessments.


Assessment MethodsEssay 750 words three quarters of way through module and and essay 2,500 words at end of module.

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CH7211 Fingerprint Corrosion of Metal





Period: OctoberOccurence: DCoordinator: Rob HillmanMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


Intended Learning Outcomes1. Knowledge and understanding of the nature and behavious of fires and the physics of heat transfer. 2. Application of theseprinciples in the context of fire scene investigation (smoke and burn patterns, seats and cause of fire). 3. Knowledge andunderstanding of the recovery of accelerants from a fire scene. 4. Team participation skills, tested in the discussion groups. 5.Writing skills, tested in the written assessments.



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CH7212 Arson Investigation





Period: FebruaryOccurence: DCoordinator: Sarah HainsworthMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


Intended Learning Outcomes1. Knowledge of materials characterization techniques relevant to metal, glass, ceramic and other objects of forensicrelevance. 2. Understanding of fracture, fatigue and non-natural failure modes and their signatures for components in andassociated with transport systems (train; plane; car). 3. Application of microscopy methods to determine causes of componentfailure. 4. Understanding of the impact of hard materials on the human body. 5. Analysis of wound shape to deduce natureand shape of objects causing injury. 6. Use of problem solving skills in determining evidential value. 7. Writing skills, tested inthe written assessments.



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CH7213 Forensic Engineering




001 Essay (1000 word) - CH7232 20002 Essay (3000 word) - CH7232 80

Period: FebruaryOccurence: DCoordinator: Richard ThomasMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


Intended Learning OutcomesOn completion of the module, students will be able to demonstrate:1. Basic knowledge of archaeological field methods;2. An ability to apply archaeological methodology to the field of criminal investigation, this will include the application of:geophysical techniques and landscape analysis in the search for buried remains; excavation of buried remains (mass graves,single inhumations and cremations; archaeological science (entomology, palynology and materials analysis) for informationgathering at the scene of a crime.3. An ability to convey scientific and analytical arguments in written form


Assessment MethodsAn essay of 4,000 words at end of module.

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Lectures 12Seminars








CH7232 Introduction to Forensic Archaeology




001 Essay (1000 words) - CH7233 20002 Essay (3000 words) - CH7233 80

Period: FebruaryOccurence: DCoordinator: Richard ThomasMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


Intended Learning OutcomesOn completion of the module, students will be able to demonstrate:1. Awareness of the aims and objectives of forensic anthropology;2. Knowledge of the key stages invovled in analysing human skeletal remains recovered from crime scenes, namely: skeletalanatomy; the number of individuals; age; sex; stature; racial affinity; cause and manner of death; life history indicators.3. An ability to convey scientific and analytical arguments in written form


Assessment MethodsAn open-book practical test (to be delivered using Blackboard)

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CH7233 Introduction to Forensic Anthropology




001 Essay (750 word) 20002 Essay (2500-3000 words) 80

Period: OctoberOccurence: DCoordinator: Ann BERESFORD-LAYCOCKMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


Intended Learning Outcomes1. Knowledge and awareness of the procedures for managing the forensic aspects of a crime scene and the Home OfficeMajor Crime Investigation Manual. 2. Application of these principles to different major cime scenarios. 3. Use of problemsolving skills in selecting the most appropriate examination and recovery techniques to ensure that evidence is not lost orcontaminated and the integrity of exhibits is maintained. 4. Team participation skills, tested in the discussion groups. 5.Writing skills, tested in the written assessments.



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CH7241 Crime Scene Management





Period: OctoberOccurence: DCoordinator: Richard AdderleyMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


Intended Learning Outcomes1. Knowledge and understanding of the identification of interesting structure in data, where structure designatespatterns, statistical or predictive models of the data, and relationships among parts of the data. 2. Application of theseprinciples in the context of data mining crime and intelligence analysis. 3. Enhanced knowledge and understanding of thedifferent techniques employed in crime data mining (entity extraction, clustering techniques and deviation detection) and theirapplication (Coplink, Flints). 4. Numeracy and information handling skills, tested in the written assignments. 5. Teamparticipation skills, tested in the discussion groups. 6. Writing skills, tested in the written assessments.



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CH7243 Intelligence Gathering and Data Mining of Police Data




001 Dissertation (15,000 words) 100

Period: FebruaryOccurence: D14Coordinator:Mark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



Period: JuneOccurence: D13Coordinator:Mark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



Period: JuneOccurence: D14Coordinator:Mark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


Intended Learning Outcomes1. Identify an appropriate research topic relevant to the programme and formulate generic and specific objectives.2. Select appropriate research tools: demonstrate mastery of research methods, including information retrieval andmanagement.3. Place identified objectives in the context of current professional activities.4. Demonstrate ability to identify and communicate new insights.5. Conduct and critically appraise a piece of research.

Teaching and Learning MethodsIndependent research; dissertation supervision.

Assessment Methods100% coursework: dissertation (15,000 words) and viva.

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CH7260 Dissertation




CH7260 Dissertation




001 Coursework 100

Period: JanuaryOccurence: DCoordinator: Rob HillmanMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the completion of this course students are expected:

• To understand the function of blood spatter interpretation in crime scene reconstruction • To be familiar with the terminology used routinely in blood spatter interpretation • To understand the function and structural differences of specified components of the circulatory system • To understand the physiological mechanisms initiated when the circulatory system is breached or damaged • To know the physical and chemical nature of blood • To understand the physical forces that are involved in the flight and droplet dynamics of blood • To understand the geometric parameters used to determine the angle of impact of blood • To understand the parameters involved in determining directionality of blood spatters • To understand the means of determining the point of convergence and the point of origin of blood staining • To know the identifying characteristics of different types of bloodstains • To understand the importance and methods of crime scene documentation and reconstruction • To understand the legal and forensic implications of blood spatter interpretation and the limitations of data interpretation forcourtroom testimony

Teaching and Learning MethodsOnline learning resources, discussion forums

Assessment MethodsStudents are evaluated continuously throughout the semester and graded according to their performance in the coursemodule assignments and quizzes. All modules have a written assignment and a timed quiz that must be completed by theassignment deadline for the corresponding module.

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CH7900 Blood Distribution and Spatter




001 Coursework 100

Period: AugustOccurence: DCoordinator: Rob HillmanMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


001 Coursework 100




• To understand the basic processes involved in crime scene investigation and processing • To know the techniques used in locating biological evidence and appropriate storage for biological samples • To know the tests conducted in the field and in the laboratory for the preliminary and confirmatory identification of biologicalfluids • To understand the principles behind the techniques of species identification • To understands the relevance and forensic application of species identification • To understand the basic principles of inheritance and blood group distribution within a population • To be familiar with the identifying blood groups used routinely in forensic investigations • To understand the mechanisms of and advantages and limitations of electrophoretic techniques used routinely in forensicidentification • To know the characteristics of commonly encountered biochemical markers of individuality used in forensic identification • To understand the function of blood spatter interpretation in crime scene reconstruction • To understand the legal and forensic implications of biological evidence and the limitations of data interpretation forcourtroom testimony



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CH7901 Biological Evidence and Serology



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CH7901 Biological Evidence and Serology




001 Coursework 100



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At the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Describe what an environmental forensic scientist does • Describe legal processes involving environmental forensic science • Understand the relationship between dose and toxicity • Formulate measures of toxicity • Perform calculations related to toxicity • Understand the concepts of bioconcentration, bio-accumulation and biomagnification • Describe various classes of toxic compounds • Understand how the genesis of crude oil relates to its composition • Interpret oil “fingerprints” from gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) • Apply biomarker metrics to identify hydrocarbons • Describe the principles of chemical partitioning in the environment • Describe the types of biological transformations that impact on organic compounds in the environment • Understand the basic principles of analytical and numerical environmental transport models • Understand the process of groundwater contamination • Describe analytical and numerical models used for groundwater contamination • Understand the principles of atmospheric dispersion of pollutants • Describe models of atmospheric pollution



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CH7902 Environmental Forensics




001 Coursework 100



001 Coursework 100




• Understand the range and application of the discipline • Understand some of the history of the subject • Gain familiarity with the terminology • Understand the Principles of Taxonomy • Understand the structure, morphology and development of insects • Understand the principles of insect succession • Understand and distinguish the two types of insect life cycles • Elaborate on the sequence of events in fly and beetle life cycles • Appreciate the need for accurate identification • Understand the role of DNA in identification • Know that the basic rates of development in forensically important species underlay an accurate PMI estimate • Identity of the species of blowfly present and the species of any other insects present • Estimation of the age of the largest members (specimens) of each of the species present • Understand the thermal history of the crime scene location • Fully understand the concepts, processes and method of calculation for the entomological assessment of post morteminterval • Have an appreciation of the kinds of factors that alter PMI estimation • Have an appreciation for the range of cases in which insects are involved and how these are sometimes dealt with,historically and more recently • Understand the implications of the presence of insects in unusual circumstances • Be alerted to look for insects more widely in the forensic context • Appreciate the development of new technologies in forensic entomology and understand how these relate to precedingmethods

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CH7903 Forensic Entomology





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CH7903 Forensic Entomology




001 Coursework 100



001 Coursework 100



Intended Learning OutcomesAt the completion of this course, students are expected to:

• Understand the basic structure of genes and chromosomes. • Understand the basic principles of inheritance. • Understand genotype and phenotype. • Understand the rationale behind the human genome sequencing project. • Understand how genes work and what happens when they don’t. • Understand polymorphism and its value in defining uniqueness • Understand the underlying principles behind DNA profiling. • Explore the role of genes in diseases, including cancer.



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CH7904 Forensic Genetics




001 Coursework 100



001 Coursework 100



Intended Learning OutcomesAt the completion of this course, students are expected to:

• Be able to comfortably navigate the WWW and know how to locate and use web based resources for their interests andfurther education. • Understand the procedures and principles involved in the preparation and analyses of drug and toxicology samples,including sample handling, note taking and storage. • Understand the principles and theory of drug extraction procedures such as liquid-liquid extraction, solid phase extractionand the rationale behind screening, preliminary and confirmatory drug testing. • Be familiar with common preliminary tests and understand the chemistry and theory of testing procedures which include thinlayer chromatography, microcrystal tests and spot tests. • Be familiar with common analytical techniques and their working mechanisms, including the chemistry and principles ofconfirmatory drug testing, the basic science of drug ionization, the elutropic series, normal and reverse phasechromatography, immunoassay techniques, infrared spectroscopy and Gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy. • Be familiar with the testing procedures for the identification of common drugs of abuse. • Understand the importance of, and the procedures involved in, quality assurance and quality control in drug testing and havea conceptual understanding of accuracy and precision, standard curves, reproducibility, limit of detection, linearity andstability. • Be able to develop an analysis procedure for a given drug and to present findings in a report format. • Be able to apply the presented concepts and procedures in the execution and completion of a virtual case study. • Be able to use web based tools for communication and for the education of themselves and others.


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CH7905 Forensic Toxicology




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CH7905 Forensic Toxicology




001 Coursework 100



Intended Learning OutcomesAt the completion of this course students are expected: List several definitions of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). • Explain how WMD relates to mass-casualty weapons (MCW), NBC, and CBRNE. • Be able to define toxin, toxicant, toxic industrial chemical (TIC), LD50, and LCt50. • Explain what subsets of WMD are relevant to clinical toxicology. • Discuss the risks of chemical and radiological/nuclear terrorism. • Review the applicability to chemical, radiation, and nuclear mass casualties of ASBESTOS, POISON, TOXICANT, or asimilar version of the agent-environment-host approach to a systematic clinical assessment of mass-casualty event fromthese kinds of agents. • Explain what is meant by the ABCDDs of mass-casualty care. • Explain what NATO codes are. • Differentiate between WMDs with local effects on the respiratory tract and those with systemic effects. • Understand the differences and similarities of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of WMDs with local andsystemic effects. • Summarize the management of central- and peripheral-compartment damage to the respiratory tract. • Summarize the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management of WMDs. • List the three major vesicants used as chemical-warfare agents. • List the differential diagnosis of miosis (pinpoint pupils) in a poisoned patient. • Define incapacitating,incapacitating agents, disability, and nonlethal. • List the features of the anticholinergic toxidrome. • Define “riot-control agent” and be able to list the important riot-control agents. • Define opioid, opiate, and opioid toxidrome. • List three separate ways (in addition to the CDC categories) of classifying toxin



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CH7906 Weapons of Mass Destruction




CH7906 Weapons of Mass Destruction


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