Undergraduate Course: Forensic Investigation (BIME10023)
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 | 20 |
| Home subject area | Biomedical Sciences |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | 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. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
15/09/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Learning and Teaching Activities |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Summary of Intended 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. |
Assessment Information
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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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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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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