LEARNING OUTCOME ASSESSMENT STRATEGY On completion of the module, students will be able to: Critically assess and utilise a range of Examination (S) analytical techniques for the detection and In-class test (S) analysis of body fluids including Practical sessions (F) presumptive testing and sampling methods Case study report (S) Critically assess how the composition and Examination (S) properties of different body fluids impact on In-class test (S) their utility in forensic investigations Case study report (S) Recover and analyse fibres, hairs and Practical sessions (F) particulates in accordance with relevant Case study report (S) work area standards Critically evaluate the use of Bloodstain Examination (S) Pattern Analysis in forensic investigations Practical sessions (F) In-class test (S) Critically evaluate the use of DNA analysis Examination (S) in forensic investigation Case study report (S) Record, interpret and communicate Examination (S) simulated forensic evidence in accordance In-class test (S) with current professional standards, Practical sessions (F) including the use of contemporaneous Case study report (S) note-taking and expert witness reporting BREAKDOWN OF MAJOR CATEGORIES OF ASSESSMENT: DEFINITIVE KIS CATEGORY INDICATIVE DESCRIPTION PERCENTAGE Written Exam Closed book examination (40%) 60% In class test (20%) Coursework Case Study Report 40% Total 100% ACHIEVING A PASS It IS NOT a requirement that any major assessment category is passed separately in order to achieve an overall pass for the module. RECOMMENDED READING
LEARNING OUTCOME On completion of the module, students will be able to: ASSESSMENT STRATEGY Critically assess and utilise a range of analytical techniques for the detection and analysis of body fluids including presumptive testing and sampling methods Examination (S) In-class test (S) Practical sessions (F) Case study report (S) Critically assess how the composition and properties of different body fluids impact on their utility in forensic investigations Examination (S) In-class test (S) Case study report (S) Recover and analyse fibres, hairs and particulates in accordance with relevant work area standards Practical sessions (F) Case study report (S) Critically evaluate the use of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis in forensic investigations Examination (S) Practical sessions (F) In-class test (S) Critically evaluate the use of DNA analysis in forensic investigation Examination (S) Case study report (S) Record, interpret and communicate simulated forensic evidence in accordance with current professional standards, including the use of contemporaneous note-taking and expert witness reporting Examination (S) In-class test (S) Practical sessions (F) Case study report (S) BREAKDOWN OF MAJOR CATEGORIES OF ASSESSMENT: DEFINITIVE KIS CATEGORY INDICATIVE DESCRIPTION PERCENTAGE Written Exam Closed book examination (40%) In class test (20%) 60% Coursework Case Study Report 40% Total 100% ACHIEVING A PASS It IS NOT a requirement that any major assessment category is passed separately in order to achieve an overall pass for the module. RECOMMENDED READING