Forensic Investigation and Evidence Types - SMC4006

Assessment 1: Other

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Other

Assessment 2: Exam

In-Class Test

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Written Assessment

Interpretation of Forensic Evidence

SHC4010 - Interpretation of Forensic Evidence

<p>This module covers the forensic investigation of evidence building on material delivered in the second year modules. The material covered will also include general forensic science principles and how they are applied to investigations. Such principles include Bayesian Inference, and these will also be applied to biological and non-biological evidence types such as forensic genetics, body fluid identification, taphonomy, impressions, drugs and toxicology</p>

School of Applied Sciences

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Forensic & Analytical Science

SMC4006 - Forensic Investigation and Evidence Types

Forensic Investigation and Evidence Types

 appraise accurately and critically relevant primary scientific literature.

discuss in a critical manner forensic evidence within the Bayesian framework;

be able to assimilate complex information and convey their findings to both lay and legal audiences in the form of written reports and by oral examination.

be familiar with the chemical, physical, optical investigations carried out in forensic science and be able to demonstrate the ability to interpret and evaluate the findings of forensic evidence.

be able to assess the significance of their analytical results in the context of the circumstances in which the sample has been taken and formulate strategies for the examination of multiple items.