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Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences

Learning Methods

Lecture

Practical

Workshop

Module Offerings

7102FSBMOL-JAN-CTY

Aims

Understand fundamental scientific principles of fire science, fire dynamics and material science and demonstrate their application to fire investigation. Critical consideration of all potential ignition sources Interpretation of the physical evidence remaining after a fire and determination of the origin and cause of a fire - interpretation of smoke/ fire damage patterns. Current best practice for Fire Scene Examination and documentation. Evidence identification and correct methods for preservation, collection and packaging. Laboratory analysis and interpretation of case samples.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Analyse and investigate scientific theories of fire science and fire dynamics.
2.
Develop critical and analytical skills involving the principles, practices and techniques of fire investigation.
3.
Critically evaluate the appropriate techniques to conduct laboratory examinations on case samples.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:-Chemical structure and bonding, physical and chemical properties/principles. -Thermodynamics and Fire dynamics, including heat flux, release and transfer -Principles of combustion, types and transitions between them -Stages of a fire -Material science and fire loading (Geometry of fuel and compartment) -Surface spread of flame, ventilation and smoke plumes (including design and construction) -Scene contamination and preservation (Cordons, scene log, PPE, scene safety) -Best practice investigation methodologies including case studies. -Determination of origin and cause of fire and potential ignition sources (including interpretation of smoke and fire damage patterns); -Documentation of the scene tape notes, photography, video etc. -Laboratory analysis of samples -Other forensic evidence.
Module Overview:
You will gain specialist knowledge of fire and explosive analysis both at the crime scene and in terms of analytical techniques.
Additional Information:Module covers fundamental scientific principles of fire science, fire dynamics and material science and demonstrate their application to fire investigation.

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