Practical Forensic Science 1 - SFC1007

Assessment 2: Practical skills assessment

Practical skills assessment

Assessment 1: Written assignment (coursework)

Continuous feedback on weekly lab reports. 

Written assignment

Assessment 1: Practical Skills Assessment - Lab

Practical quizzes 

Assessment 2: Presentation

Presentation

<p>Introduction to basic forensic techniques and the scientific principles underlying them. Techniques used include fingerprint development (chemical and physical), spot tests for blood stains, identification of glass fragments by density, refractive index and x-ray fluorescence, microscopic examination of hairs and fibres and methods for determining alcohol and drugs in the blood.  Practical work is supported by lectures on forensic awareness and how forensic scientists interact with the police force and other bodies.</p>

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Forensic & Analytical Science

SFC1007 - Practical Forensic Science 1

Practical Forensic Science 1

analyse results obtained from experiments.

demonstrate fundamental laboratory skills and apply suitable techniques for basic forensic analysis.

understand some of the basic practical techniques used in forensic science.

understand the main types of physical evidence encountered at a crime scene and their role in an investigation.

understand the relationship between analytical and forensic science.

prepare and present a poster on one of the practicals completed in the module.