Undergraduate Course: Forensic Investigation (MSBM10001)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Biomedical Sciences |
College |
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Medical Sciences (Biomedical Sciences) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
An introduction to forensic medicine and science and the application of techniques
and methods to the investigation of crime and death. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Med And Vet | Lecture | | 1-11 | 14:00 - 17:00 | | | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Understand the basic scientific, medical, ethical and legal principles that are relevant to law
enforcement and the forensic disciplines.
Understand the essential techniques and methods used by forensic practitioners (medics,
scientists, lawyers and law enforcement agencies) and be able to discuss their validity,
effectiveness and applicability within a professional setting.
Discuss the literature relating to forensic practice and theory, and interpret research findings
effectively.
Understand the multidisciplinary approach to forensic investigation and critically analyse its
role in a range of forensic issues.
Understand some of the causes and effects of human behaviour and be able to relate these to
issues affecting society as a whole.
Demonstrate an awareness of the value of a multi-disciplinary and integrated team approach
in law enforcement and forensic investigation and utilise this awareness in the development
of personal and interpersonal skills.
Increased awareness of how forensic science and medicine relate to the wider context of
society and how forensic practice can contribute towards improving that society. |
Assessment Information
| Examination (50%) and Course Work (50%) |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Philip Larkman
Tel: (0131 6)50 3517
Email: P.Larkman@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Victoria Farrar
Tel: (0131 6)50 3717
Email: v.farrar@ed.ac.uk |
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