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.

Assessment: A written document based on a hypothetical problem, involving the use of appropriate information from journals. (2000 words) Learning outcomes 1 and 2

Additional Assessment Details:
Students will be provided with formative feedback on requirements and marking criteria for the summative assignment.

12 x 2h interactive lectures intermingled with tutorials and workshops (6 x 1h) to convey the facts and stimulate discussion on case studies. Independent study hours will be spent reading background material, viewing and analysing photographic material located in the Thompson Library under limited access restrictions and preparing and writing the assignment.

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 - Advanced Identity Verification: The Complete Guide
Julian Ashbourn Springer-Verlag UK ISBN: 1852332433

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

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

5. Forensic Facial Reconstruction
Caroline Wilkinson Cambridge University Press ISBN: 0521820030

Adequately equipped lecture room and resources library
Blackboard VLE