Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Seminar
Workshop
Module Offerings
7105FSBMOL-SEP-CTY
Aims
The aims of this module are to allow students to critically appraise the use and analysis of biological material within a forensic context, demonstrating an understanding of the importance and limitations of such analysis. They should be able to perform a wide range of laboratory investigations pertinent to this area of study and interpret the results in a timely and appropriate fashion. Additionally, students should be able to review current literature in the area and discuss the limitations of a range of case studies, suggesting newer and/ or more appropriate methods of investigation.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Apply and adapt problem solving skills to unfamiliar and complex situations relevant to forensic bioscience
2.
Critically evaluate established and developing techniques in forensic bioscience
3.
Record, interpret and evaluate biological data in a manner appropriate for forensic science.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:A range of topics will be discussed and covered. These will reflect areas of on ongoing research within forensic bioscience and the specialisms of staff members. Areas will include aspects of the following:
Forensic microbiology including for example, microbial analysis of soils, bioterrorism, the role of micro-organisms in decomposition and analysis of personal microbiota
Forensic entomology - for example the range of organisms under analysis, post mortem interval determination, endotoxicology
Diagnosis of drowning and other pathological analysis
Other methods for post mortem interval determination
use of protein analysis in forensic bioscience
Blood pattern analysis and its uses
Use of techniques such as stable isotope analysis
Basic methods of identification
Module Overview:
This module combines theory and practical work in post mortem interval determination, entomology, microbiology and pathology.
This module combines theory and practical work in post mortem interval determination, entomology, microbiology and pathology.
Additional Information:Advanced level study of the use of bio-organisms in a legal context such as understanding and identifying microorganisms used in bioterrorism or entomology uses including PMI determination. Information relating to decomposition and related pathology based techniques will be introduced.
Assessments
Essay
Practice