Summative Assessment:

1. COURSEWORK (REPORT) - Laboratory report submitted in Semester 1, which includes a reflective summary of the laboratory practicals undertaken. This involves the production of an individual report based on the results gained during group practical work. (30% of module mark covering learning outcomes 1 - 4);

2. COURSEWORK (REPORT) - Laboratory report submitted in Semester 2. This involves the production of an individual report based on the results gained during group practical work. (30% of module mark covering learning outcomes 1 - 4);

3. WRITTEN EXAM (2x1 h) weighted at 40% based on short and long answer questions (learning outcome 1) 1 hour examinations at the end of Semester 1 and Semester 2(average of marks weighted at 40%)

4. MATHS EXAM (1 h) covering topics covered in maths tutorials. Exam at the end of Semester 1, weighted at 0% but pass mark of =40% required. (Outcome 5)

Formative Assessment:
Short tests (4 x 30 min) will be done in weeks 4 and 8 of lectures during Semester 1 and weeks 6 and 12 in Semester 2 to provide formative assessments. Students can also submit laboratory report(s) for formative feedback for the report writing. Formative feedback will also be provided via tutorials and practical sessions.

In this module students will study many of the scientific analytical techniques used in criminal investigation. Case studies will be used to explain how scientific evidence has influenced outcomes of judicial procedures. Practical methods of evidence recovery and the theory underpinning analytical techniques are introduced through lectures and tutorials. Topics covered will include recovery of trace evidence, microscopy, presumptive testing, sample preparation, immunoassay, chromatographic and spectroscopic methods of chemical analysis. Topics relating to evidence based policing projects will be introduced involving qualitative, quantitative and mixed data

Practical sessions provide the students with "hands on" experience, to support the theoretical principles of the techniques. Laboratory notebooks will be utilised to record information and data. Group work during practical sessions aims to develop interpersonal skills that become increasingly valuable through their degree and later for employment. The production of individual written laboratory reports allows the students the opportunity to interpret and process data derived from routine forensic analysis. To support the mathematical skills and learning outcomes a number of mathematical topics will be incorporated into the taught material including algebra, equation of a straight line, standard deviation, statistical terminology.

Appropriately equipped laboratory, and lecture room capacity for equipped with facilities for power point and other visual presentations, OHP and white board.
Blackboard VLE.

White, P. (ed.) (2010) Crime scene to court 3rd Edition. Royal society of Chemistry. Jackson, A. and Jackson, J. (2011) Forensic Science 3rd Edition. Pearson and Prentice Hall.
Langford, A., Dean, J., Reed, R., Holmes, D., Weyers, J. And Jones, A. (2010) Practical Skills in Forensic
Science 2nd Edition. Pearson and Prentice Hall.

Rouessac, F. and Rouessac, A. (2007) Chemical Analysis: Modern Instrumentation Methods and Techniques. Wiley.

Introductory Mathematics Through Science: J Berry, CUP, (1989)

Interactive lectures (8 x 2h in Semester 1 and 12 x 2h in Semester 2) will explain scientific concepts and instrumental techniques and an introduction to the type of data relevant to policing
Laboratory exercises (4 x 3h in Semester 1 and 5 x 4h in Semester 2) will be run in small groups. Further support will be by means of tutorial sessions to encourage utilisation of the skills in handling, manipulation and interpretation of data (4 x 1h in Semester 1 and 4 x 1h in Semester 2).

The remaining 220 hours will involve directed reading, revision and production of laboratory reports. Non contact independent study will involve preparation and production of laboratory reports and background reading to support understanding of the theory.
Split group mathematics tutorials (9 x 1h) will be used to support the mathematical material in Semester 1.

1. DEMONSTRATE A KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE APPLICATION AND OPERATION OF CURRENT ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES AND GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE WITH AN EMPHASIS ON FORENSIC INVESTIGATION. (Application, Knowledge and Understanding, Learning).
2. WORK EFFECTIVELY AS PART OF A TEAM, MAKING CONTRIBUTIONS TO GROUP WORK. (Communication, Knowledge and Understanding, Learning).
3. COMMUNICATE KNOWLEDGE IN THE FORM OF WRITTEN REPORTS, APPROPRIATELY INTERPRET ANALYSIS RESULTS, SHOWING UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR SIGNIFICANCE AND THE UNDERPINNING THEORY. (Analysis, Application, Communication, Enquiry, Problem Solving).
4. REFLECT ON THE LEARNING PROCESS. (Reflection).
5. DEMONSTRATE AND UNDERSTANDING OF MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS AND THEIR APPLICATION TO SOLVING PROBLEMS. (Problem Solving).