The summative assessment requires 2 elements. An end of module examination(70%) of 2h duration composed of long answer questions which test the students' understanding of the subject material and their ability for critical appraisal of the relevant literature, addressing all learning outcomes An essay of approximately 1250 words (30%), addressing learning outcomes 1 and 2.

In addition a team presentation (based on a ~ 10 minute PowerPoint presentation on a topic of current issues) will provide one means of formative assessment of the understanding of the topic as well as encouraging further reading of the literature. Further formative feedback will be provided through answers to sample examination questions.

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. Human Osteology: In Archaeology and Forensic Science
Margaret Cox (Editor), Simon Mays (Editor) Greenwich Medical Media Ltd
ISBN: 1841100463.

3. Flesh and Bone: An Introduction to Forensic Anthropology
Myriam Nafte Carolina Academic Press ISBN: 0890896380

4. Forensic Pathology (Practical Aspects of Criminal & Forensic Investigation)
Vincent J. M. DiMaio, Dominick J. DiMaio
CRC Press 084930072

5. Forensic Medicine: Colour Guide
John Gall, Stephen Boos, Jason Payne-James, Elizabeth Culliford
Churchill Livingstone 0443064997

6. Simpson's Forensic Medicine
Richard Shepherd
Hodder Arnold 0340764228

7. Forensic Pathology: Colour Guide (Colour Guide S.)
Anthony J. Ansford, David S. Priday, Alex S. Forrest, David J. Williams
Churchill Livingstone 044305388X

8. Time of Death, Decomposition and Identification: An Atlas (Cause of Death Atlas Series)
Jay Dix, Michael Graham
CRC Press 0849323673

9. Essential Pathology, 3/e Emanuel Rubin Lippincott Williams and Wilkins 0781723957

10. Pathology, 4/e (Clinicopathologic Foundations of Medicine) Emanuel Rubin, MD; Fred Gorstein, MD; Roland Schwarting, MD; Raphael Rubin, MD; David S Strayer, MD, PhD Lippincott Williams and Wilkins 0781747333

11.The appropriate use of journals associated with the field of forensic science, should be explored, to assist with the learning process on this module

Progress to level 3 of a Forensic Science award

Module handbook and an appropriately equipped lecture room and library.

12 x 2h interactive lectures to present and discuss the theory aspects. 126 student-centred learning to encompass reading of the literature, preparation for the examination and essay, expanding on lecture notes, and team meetings to discuss production and presentation of PowerPoint presentation.

This module provides students with a thorough grounding in the role of the forensic pathologist. Students will develop a critical appreciation of post mortem techniques and reporting. The validity of such techniques to assist in the determination of the cause and manner of death of the individual will be analysed.

Concepts of forensic pathology such as electrocution, strangulation, firearm injuries, death by fire, drowning and sexual-crimes will be analysed.

The relevance of osteopathology will be considered where soft tissue has been lost in the forensic environment.

Students will be expected to think analytically and be critical of new research that is 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 pathology science.

Expertise from external lecturers will be employed to bring `cutting-edge' forensic presentations to undergraduate students. In particular, the assistance of a local forensic pathologist will allow access to post mortems to expose the students to the practical elements of the post mortem.