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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of History, Classics and Archaeology : Postgraduate (History, Classics and Archaeology)

Postgraduate Course: Scientific Evidence in Forensic Anthropology (PGHC11261)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of History, Classics and Archaeology CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaPostgraduate (History, Classics and Archaeology) Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis course aims to provide an awareness of the methods of crime scene investigation and the role of the forensic anthropologist both in the laboratory and in the field. The course will include the location and retrieval of human remains from various contexts, the role of DNA analysis in personal identification and an understanding of how and when scientific techniques can be relevant to an investigation. Personal safety, including biohazard training, vaccinations, weapons and landmine awareness will also be taught.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 13/01/2014
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 100 ( Lecture Hours 5, Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 1, Summative Assessment Hours 1, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 91 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 50 %, Practical Exam 50 %
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course the student will have an understanding of the spectrum of scientific methods used in crime scene investigation as well as the role of the forensic anthropologist, as well as Health and safety issues, including personal safety.
Assessment Information
The course is assessed through an extended essay of approximately 2000 words.
Special Arrangements
None
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
KeywordsSciEvFA
Contacts
Course organiserDr Elena Kranioti
Tel: (0131 6)50 2368
Email: Elena.Kranioti@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Amanda Campbell
Tel: (0131 6)50 3782
Email: amanda.campbell@ed.ac.uk
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