There may be certain admissions requirements depending on the nature of the topic chosen

An ORAL presentation/defence with reflective discussion weighted at 100%.

Additional Assessment Information:
Students will be required to complete one piece of summative assessment.

An oral presentation and accompanying oral defence with reflective discussion worth 100% of the available marks, in the two topics chosen, will be used to assess outcomes 1-5.

Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via:

Comments made on their work during practical sessions.

The nature of required texts will vary depending on the specialist areas chosen. However, the following texts to assist in preparation and completion of the assignment are recommended;
Comfort. J (1995), Effective Presentations, Oxford University Press.
Powell. M (2011), Dynamic Presentations, Cambridge University Press.
Cox, M.R (2006), What Every Student Should Know About Preparing Effective Oral Presentations, Pearson, Allyne and Bacon, London.
Bolton, G (2005), Reflective Practice: Writing and Professional Development, Sage Press, London.
Bond, C (1999), The Expert Witness in Court: A Practical Guide, Shaw and Sons.
Appropriate Journals Include;
Forensic Science International
Forensic Science International: Genetics
Journal of Forensic Sciences
Science and Justice, Journal of the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences
Journal articles specific to the module content will be recommended in the module handbook

This module builds upon the theories and practical skills gained during L4-6 in the Forensic Investigation, Forensic Science and Policing and Criminal Investigation awards. It reinforces some of the fundamental principles, whilst introducing you to a number of specialist areas of forensic investigation which are not covered elsewhere in the course.
You will have the opportunity to choose which specialist topics you would like to study. However, some topics may have specific eligibility criteria that need to be met prior to completing that specialism.
These topics are indicative only and subject to change so as to keep module content up-to-date.
Examples of specialist topics that may be chosen are as follows;
1. Underwater Crime Scene Investigation
2. Advanced Wildlife Crime Investigation
3. Forensic Firearms Identification and Ballistics
4. Forensic Imaging
Each topic is described below.
1. Underwater Crime Scene Investigation
The fundamental principles of underwater crime scene investigation, including underwater crime scene documentation, searching methods, evidence recovery and the role of a police diver will be explored. Practical activities will be conducted in underwater crime scene analysis.
2. Advanced Wildlife Crime Investigation
The current issues relating to Wildlife Crime in the UK will be explored, including badger baiting, dog fighting, stealing bird eggs and illegally smuggling, trading in wild animals and protected species and the role of the Wildlife Crime Officer. Documentation of a wildlife crime cases, search, recovery and analysis of evidence of an animal origin will be investigated.
3. Forensic Firearms Identification and Ballistics
The role of the firearms examiner in forensic firearms investigations and the underlying principles in the field of firearms identification and ballistics, including; the affect of projectile ricochet on scene interpretation, firearm component manufacturing, forensic firearms identification, internal, intermediate, external and terminal ballistics will be explored.

24 hours made up of tutor led lecture/tutorial/problem solving and practical classes will be used to deliver the core material.
126 hours of independent study will be used to research background information related to the delivery of the core material, to work on the assignment and engage in informal teamwork.

Module handbook, standard lecture room facilities, appropriate laboratory facilities, access to library and to computers with www access
Blackboard VLE

This module builds upon the theories and practical skills gained during L4-6 in the Forensic Investigation, Forensic Science and Policing and Criminal Investigation awards. It reinforces some of the fundamental principles, whilst introducing you to a number of specialist areas of forensic investigation which are not covered elsewhere in the course.
You will have the opportunity to choose which specialist topics you would like to study. However, some topics may have specific eligibility criteria that need to be met prior to completing that specialism.
These topics are indicative only and subject to change so as to keep module content up-to-date.
Examples of specialist topics that may be chosen are as follows;
1. Underwater Crime Scene Investigation
2. Advanced Wildlife Crime Investigation
3. Forensic Firearms Identification and Ballistics
4. Forensic Imaging
Each topic is described below.
1. Underwater Crime Scene Investigation
The fundamental principles of underwater crime scene investigation, including underwater crime scene documentation, searching methods, evidence recovery and the role of a police diver will be explored. Practical activities will be conducted in underwater crime scene analysis.
2. Advanced Wildlife Crime Investigation
The current issues relating to Wildlife Crime in the UK will be explored, including badger baiting, dog fighting, stealing bird eggs and illegally smuggling, trading in wild animals and protected species and the role of the Wildlife Crime Officer. Documentation of a wildlife crime cases, search, recovery and analysis of evidence of an animal origin will be investigated.
3. Forensic Firearms Identification and Ballistics
The role of the firearms examiner in forensic firearms investigations and the underlying principles in the field of firearms identification and ballistics, including; the affect of projectile ricochet on scene interpretation, firearm component manufacturing, forensic firearms identification, internal, intermediate, external and terminal ballistics will be explored.