Module Descriptors
FORENSIC ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION
MECH50286
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Peter Barnes
Email: P.Barnes@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CLASS-TEST weighted at 50%
- COURSEWORK weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Forensic Engineering as a discipline.
The forensic engineer's toolbox:- tests and techniques inc microscopy, spectroscopy, bulk and surface analysis, non-destructive testing and evaluation
A range of 'classic' engineering failures- their investigation and lessons learned.
The forensic engineer's toolbox:- tests and techniques inc microscopy, spectroscopy, bulk and surface analysis, non-destructive testing and evaluation
A range of 'classic' engineering failures- their investigation and lessons learned.
Module Additional Assessment Details
An online VLE based class test 50% assessing learning outcome 1.
A laboratory report with individual and group elements and an individual case study based presentation 50% assessing learning outcomes 1, 2, 3.
A laboratory report with individual and group elements and an individual case study based presentation 50% assessing learning outcomes 1, 2, 3.
Module Learning Strategies
2 hours lecture x 10
1 hour tutorial x 10
3 hour practical activity x 2
(1:n) (1:20) (1:20)
1 hour tutorial x 10
3 hour practical activity x 2
(1:n) (1:20) (1:20)
Module Resources
Metallographic Preparation, light and electron microscopy, hardness and impact testers, Talysurf
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Texts
Carper K Forensic Engineering 2000 CRC Press; ISBN: 0849374847
Noon R K Forensic Engineering Investigation CRC Press 2001 ISBN 0849309115
Lewis PR, Reynolds K, Gagg C Forensic Materials Engineering: Case Studies CRC Press 2003 ISBN0849311829
Via ForensicNetBase e-resource
Hull D Fractography 1999 Cambridge University Press; ISBN: 0521646847
Hellier C Handbook of Non-destructive evaluation 2001 McGraw-Hill Education; ISBN: 0070281211
Noon R K Forensic Engineering Investigation CRC Press 2001 ISBN 0849309115
Lewis PR, Reynolds K, Gagg C Forensic Materials Engineering: Case Studies CRC Press 2003 ISBN0849311829
Via ForensicNetBase e-resource
Hull D Fractography 1999 Cambridge University Press; ISBN: 0521646847
Hellier C Handbook of Non-destructive evaluation 2001 McGraw-Hill Education; ISBN: 0070281211