What happens when the Police seize computers during an investigation? How do we use cutting edge technologies to identify criminals? This module introduces you to a broad range of established, and emerging, computer-based forensic methods that involve consideration of key digital forensic techniques, use of facial identification, and the construction of facial composites (eFITs) to aid criminal investigations. Your awareness of modern digital image processing and photo forensics investigation methods will be developed during this module to appreciate and engage with the current digital revolution and its appropriate application in policing and forensic investigation.
Lecture 28 hours, Workshop 4 hours
2 hours Test. Assessment Details: VLE Test 1 worth 20%.
2 hours Test. Assessment Details: Problem Sheet worth 20%.
2 hours Exam. Assessment Details: Exam worth 60%.
Reassessment Method: 100% Exam
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1. Discuss the fundamental concepts that underpin digital forensics.
2. Select and apply appropriate analytical methods in digital image processing and photo forensics.
3. Explain the key processes undertaken during the application of computational facial identification techniques in aid of criminal investigations.
4. Identify key aspects of the national policing and forensic guidelines on facial imaging and digital evidence processing.
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