Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Engineering
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Module Offerings
7000AMP-SEP-CTY
Aims
To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the theory, processes and techniques in the emerging field of Audio Forensics
To equip the student with knowledge and understanding to critically analyse, select and apply appropriate techniques to transcode, authenticate enhance, interpret and report on forensic audio investigations
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically appraise audio materials obtained from a variety of common sources
2.
Transfer, store and investigate forensic audio materials
3.
Investigate, analyse and interpret forensic audio materials
4.
Evaluate the risks, implications and influence of the procedures they have undertaken on the outcomes of criminal investigations
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Introduction to Forensic Audio
Sound and Acoustic Theory
Audio Signal Chain theory
Modern Audio capture and storage techniques
Digital Audio Coding and common compression techniques
Benchmarking and Reference Equipment setup
Forensic Audio Handling Techniques
Forensic Audio Software
Forensic Audio Processing techniques for identifying Authenticity Continuity
Forensic Audio Processing for Analysing file components
Critical listening Evaluation
Electric Network Frequency Analysis
Forensic Audio Enhancement and Interpretation Techniques
Forensic Audio Interpretation Methodology and Calculations
Forensic Audio Reporting
Common Forensic Audio Case Files
The Syllabus involves applying the Audio Forensic process chain appropriately with a keen awareness of the risks and implications associated with the standards and processes required for each procedure:
1. Capture/ Duplication/Handling of files from original format in professional manner
2. Transfer of files to digital analysis software
3. Authentication Assessment of files
3. Manipulation and Interpretation of Audio files in Analysis Software for forensic investigation processes
4. Safe storage and transfer techniques
5. Quality Assessment and Documentation for effectiveness, acceptability, impact accuracy and repeatability of the forensic audio processes completed to a level of competence where the student is able to defend their decision process under professional cross examination
Module Overview:
This module will provide students with a thorough understanding of the relevant skills, processes and procedures pertinent to their potential role as an Audio Forensic Specialist. The focus will be on many common audio forensic real life situations although there may be scope to specialise in specific areas of the industry.
This module will provide students with a thorough understanding of the relevant skills, processes and procedures pertinent to their potential role as an Audio Forensic Specialist. The focus will be on many common audio forensic real life situations although there may be scope to specialise in specific areas of the industry.
Additional Information:This module will provide students with a thorough understanding of the relevant skills, processes and procedures pertinent to their potential role as an Audio Forensic Specialist. The focus will be on many common audio forensic real life situations although there may be scope to specialise in specific areas of the industry.