Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences

Learning Methods

Lecture

Off Site

Practical

Workshop

Module Offerings

5105FSBMOL-JAN-CTY

Aims

To develop practical skills in crime scene processing and investigation, recovery and packaging of evidence within current policy requirements.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Critically evaluate current methods of crime scene investigation and demonstrate an understanding of evidential versus intelligence values.
2.
Recognise, evaluate and interpret a wide variety of physical evidence using appropriate methods
3.
Present results of forensic analyses in a manner suitable for legal proceedings demonstrating an understanding of the legal framework in which forensic scientists work.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Crime scene processing including photography. Sexual assault investigation and other specialist areas. Toolmark and glass evidence recovery and examination methods Blood Pattern Analysis including chemical enhancement methods Streamlined Forensic Reporting Document analysis Drugs at a crime scene General search and recovery techniques
Module Overview:
This module develops practical skills in crime scene investigation and extends the knowledge of forensic analysis and concepts introduced at Level 4. You will also develop knowledge of the court system and the legal context of the discipline.
Additional Information:This module develops practical skills in crime scene investigation and extends the knowledge of forensic analysis and concepts introduced at Level 4. Students also develop their knowledge of the court system and the legal context of the discipline.

Assessments

Report

Practice