Undergraduate Course: Forensic Investigation (BIME10023)
Course Outline
| School | School of Biomedical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | An introduction to forensic medicine and science and the application of techniques and methods from the biomedical sciences to the investigation of crime and death. |
| Course description |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2014/15, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 33,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 1,
Formative Assessment Hours 6,
Summative Assessment Hours 4,
Revision Session Hours 3,
Other Study Hours 3,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
146 )
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| Additional Information (Learning and Teaching) |
learning skills session
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
ICA1-3 (25% each) written paper based on the scientific explanation of a key concept used by a forensic scientist and/or pathologist.
ICA4 (25%) group presentation
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| Feedback |
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basic scientific, medical, ethical and legal principles that are relevant to law enforcement and the forensic disciplines.
- Demonstrate an ability to apply various aspects of the biomedical sciences to key forensic concepts.
- 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.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | Forensic, Science, Medicine, Law |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Tim Squires
Tel: (0131 6)50 3160
Email: Tim.Squires@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Caroline Morris
Tel: (0131 6)51 3255
Email: c.d.morris@ed.ac.uk |
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