Postgraduate Course: Scientific Evidence in Forensic Anthropology (PGHC11261)
Course Outline
| School | School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | This 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. |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | All students taking this course must attend the Health & Safety Awareness training session at the start of the semester. If this course is not on your Degree Programme Table you must seek the permission of the course organiser before being enrolled in this course. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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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 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
50 %,
Practical Exam
50 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
The course is assessed 50% by means of a 1,000 word essay. Additionally the students will be given an expert¿s report and will be asked to review the case as second expert witness. Details on the assignment will be given in class. The review of the forensic report of 1,000 words will account for 50% of the final mark. |
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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.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | SciEvFA |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Elena Kranioti
Tel: (0131 6)50 2368
Email: Elena.Kranioti@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Gordon Littlejohn
Tel: (0131 6)50 3782
Email: Gordon.Littlejohn@ed.ac.uk |
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