Module Descriptors
TECHNIQUES IN HUMAN IDENTIFICATION
FORE50131
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: John Cassella
Email: J.P.Cassella@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 60%
- ASSIGNMENT - SECOND ASSIGNMENT weighted at 40%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module provides students with advanced theory and knowledge of advanced forensic techniques that are involved in human identification. The module will specialise in:
- Victim identification and the problems encountered
- Concepts of facial reconstruction will also be investigated along with Biometric analysis for identification
- Human identification protocols in Mass disaster environments will be considered
Students will be expected to think analytically and be aware of new research presented in journals. The module will also allow the student to develop their own analytical approach within moral and ethical grounds in relation to research in forensic science.
As well as acquiring knowledge of specialised techniques, students will made aware of current research and potential future developments in forensic science.
Expertise from external lecturers will be employed to bring `cutting-edge' forensic presentations to undergraduate students.
- Victim identification and the problems encountered
- Concepts of facial reconstruction will also be investigated along with Biometric analysis for identification
- Human identification protocols in Mass disaster environments will be considered
Students will be expected to think analytically and be aware of new research presented in journals. The module will also allow the student to develop their own analytical approach within moral and ethical grounds in relation to research in forensic science.
As well as acquiring knowledge of specialised techniques, students will made aware of current research and potential future developments in forensic science.
Expertise from external lecturers will be employed to bring `cutting-edge' forensic presentations to undergraduate students.
Module Texts
1. The Human Identification E-Symposium
The Human Identification E-Symposium is an international one-day online event, with expert speakers, which takes place once a year. www.humid.e-symposium.com
2. Biometrics E-Symposium 2005 Free international Biometrics Web conference with expert speakers. Global dialogue and knowledge sharing from your office. www.biometrics.e-symposium.com
3. Biometrics - Advanced Identity Verification: The Complete Guide
Julian Ashbourn Springer-Verlag UK ISBN: 1852332433
4. Human Osteology: In Archaeology and Forensic Science
Margaret Cox (Editor), Simon Mays (Editor) Greenwich Medical Media Ltd
ISBN: 1841100463.
5. Flesh and Bone: An Introduction to Forensic Anthropology
Myriam Nafte Carolina Academic Press ISBN: 0890896380
6. Forensic Facial Reconstruction
Caroline Wilkinson Cambridge University Press ISBN: 0521820030
7. The appropriate use of journals associated with the field of forensic science, should be explored, to assist with the learning process on this module
The Human Identification E-Symposium is an international one-day online event, with expert speakers, which takes place once a year. www.humid.e-symposium.com
2. Biometrics E-Symposium 2005 Free international Biometrics Web conference with expert speakers. Global dialogue and knowledge sharing from your office. www.biometrics.e-symposium.com
3. Biometrics - Advanced Identity Verification: The Complete Guide
Julian Ashbourn Springer-Verlag UK ISBN: 1852332433
4. Human Osteology: In Archaeology and Forensic Science
Margaret Cox (Editor), Simon Mays (Editor) Greenwich Medical Media Ltd
ISBN: 1841100463.
5. Flesh and Bone: An Introduction to Forensic Anthropology
Myriam Nafte Carolina Academic Press ISBN: 0890896380
6. Forensic Facial Reconstruction
Caroline Wilkinson Cambridge University Press ISBN: 0521820030
7. The appropriate use of journals associated with the field of forensic science, should be explored, to assist with the learning process on this module
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Must have studied SHS82107-1 Biological Principles for Forensic Science
Module Additional Assessment Details
The module has two elements of summative assessment.
Assignment 1: A written document based on a hypothetical problem, involving the use of appropriate information from journals (1500 words). Learning outcomes 1 and 3 and accounting for 60% of the module.
Assignment 2: A team report for inclusion in a Coroner's Portfolio for presentation in a mock Coroner's Court. Learning outcomes 2 and 3 and accounting for 40% of the module.
Formative feedback will be provided in the interactive lecture sessions.
Additional Assessment Details: Advice for the requirements and assessment criteria will be provided in the module handbook.
Assignment 1: A written document based on a hypothetical problem, involving the use of appropriate information from journals (1500 words). Learning outcomes 1 and 3 and accounting for 60% of the module.
Assignment 2: A team report for inclusion in a Coroner's Portfolio for presentation in a mock Coroner's Court. Learning outcomes 2 and 3 and accounting for 40% of the module.
Formative feedback will be provided in the interactive lecture sessions.
Additional Assessment Details: Advice for the requirements and assessment criteria will be provided in the module handbook.
Module Resources
Use of Coroner's Court (agreed with Ian Smith, the Coroner) plus appropriate equipped lecture theatre and resources library.
Module handbook.
Blackboard VLE
Module handbook.
Blackboard VLE
Module Learning Strategies
12 x 2h interactive lectures. 126h of student-centred activities incorporating literature searching and reading, team sessions for production of report for the Coroner and session(s) in the Coroner's Court presenting the report.