Adequately equipped lecture room and resources library
Blackboard VLE

1. Thompson, T. and Black, S.2006. Forensic Human Identification. Boca Raton: CRC Press. (Available on Forensic NetBase, via the University Library website).

2. Byers, S.N. 2011. Introduction to Forensic Anthropology. London: Pearson.

3. Nafte, M.2009. Flesh and Bone: An Introduction to Forensic Anthropology. Second Edition. Carolina: Carolina Academic Press.

4. The Human Identification E-Symposium. 2012. www.humanid.e-symposium.com

5. Interpol.2012. www.interpol.gov

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.

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: An assignment based on a critique of techniques used in human identification and disaster victim identification (2000 words). This assignment must draw on current research (as presented in books and journals) and practical work undertaken as part of the module. (Learning Outcomes 1-3)

Additional Assessment Details:
Formative assessments will be set in the form of practical tasks and in-class exercises. Students will be provided with formative feedback in these sessions.

This module will provide you 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 and
Human identification protocols in Mass disaster environments will be considered.

You will be expected to think analytically and be aware of new research presented in journals. The module will also allow you to develop your own analytical approach within moral and ethical grounds in relation to research in forensic science

As well as acquiring knowledge of specialised techniques,you will be made aware of current research and potential future developments in forensic science.

Expertise from external lecturers will be employed to bring you 'cutting-edge' forensic presentations.