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Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences
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Module Offerings
5102FSBMOL-SEP-CTY
Aims
This module will provide students with a thorough knowledge of the use of microscopy in trace evidence analysis examining methodologies employed in the laboratory.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of operation of different types of microscopes used in trace evidence analysis
2.
Demonstrate an understanding of the applications of microscopy in trace evidence analysis.
3.
Demonstrate practical skills relevant to trace evidence analysis.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Microscopy and imaging techniques.
Light microscopy; its applications in trace evidence analysis.
Types of imaging: for example bright field, dark field, polarised light, fluorescence.
Confocal and atomic force microscopy; applications in trace evidence analysis.
Electron Microscopy: general construction and principles of operation of transmission and scanning electron microscopes, specimen preparation, X-ray microanalysis; applications in trace evidence analysis.
Module Overview:
This module will provide you with a thorough knowledge of the use of microscopy in trace evidence analysis examining methodologies employed in the laboratory.
This module will provide you with a thorough knowledge of the use of microscopy in trace evidence analysis examining methodologies employed in the laboratory.
Additional Information:This module is an introduction to forensic microscopy covering aspects relating to a number of areas of trace evidence analysis.