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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Molecular and Clinical Medicine : Forensic Medicine and Science

Postgraduate Course: Forensic Entomology (FREN11041)

Course Outline
School School of Molecular and Clinical Medicine College College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Course type Standard Availability Not available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken) SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits 10
Home subject area Forensic Medicine and Science Other subject area None
Course website http://www.forensicmedicine.mvm.ed.ac.uk/online_courses.html Taught in Gaelic? No
Course description The course aims to promote an understanding of the theory and practical use of insects pertaining to forensic investigation.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Flexible, Not available to visiting students (SS1) WebCT enabled:  No Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
No Classes have been defined for this Course
First Class First class information not currently available
Additional information The student will be expected to spend approximately 10 hours per week reading the course materials and additional/supplementary online and published resources; participating in online discussions and submitting required assignments.
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course the candidate should

- Understand the principles of insect life-cycles and their forensic applications
- Know how to collect, preserve and store specimens
- Be able to describe important 'landmark' cases
Assessment Information
The modules are accompanied by case studies, essays, calculations, literature reviews and data interpretation assignments (approx 90% final grade). The modules are accompanied by online timed multiple choice quizzes (approx 10% final grade).%)
10 modules are studied throughout the course.
Special Arrangements
Registered students will access this course using their EASE username and password. In addition to the course materials and resources provided on WebCT, candidates will be expected to use internet and published resources during self directed study and research.
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
Keywords Not entered
Contacts
Course organiser Dr Alex Graham
Tel: (0131 6)50 2979
Email: Alex.Graham@ed.ac.uk
Course secretary Miss Angela Penman
Tel: (0131 6)51 5301
Email: A.Penman@ed.ac.uk
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