This module will cover the core principles behind the management and investigation processes that may relate to a range of forensically-relevant incident types. Indicative areas of discussion may include investigation of civil infrastructure incidents, disaster victim identification (DVI), acts of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) as well as managing forensic resources over a range of major and smaller incidents.
Private Study: 119
Contact Hours: 31
Total: 150
Not available as an elective module.
• Critical Case Study Assessment (5,000 words) – 60%*
• Table-top Exercise (2 hours) – 40%
* The Critical Case Study Assessment must be passed in order to complete the module.
The University is committed to ensuring that core reading materials are in accessible electronic format in line with the Kent Inclusive Practices. The most up to date reading list for each module can be found on the university's reading list pages.
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate full understanding of the general processes involved with managing various incident types (indicative topics may include – civil infrastructure incidents, disaster victim identification (DVI), acts of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction (WMDs).
2. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of how major incidents are managed at local, national, and international levels.
3. Manage personnel & logistics in live and simulated major incidents including decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations.
4. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the science underlying chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) incidents.
5. Apply a multidisciplinary scientific knowledge to their incident investigation processes across many different possible scenarios.
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