How can we apply our forensic science knowledge and problem solving techniques to original forensic challenges? How can we innovate within forensic science to build on the knowledge base within our scientific and global communities? In this module, you will undertake a comprehensive group research project, selected from a range of forensic science disciplines. You will gain skills in conducting and directing scientific research, data analysis and interpretation, problem solving and communication of results, culminating in the writing of your dissertation.
Lecture 6 hours, Workshop 1 hour, Practical 72 hours
Group Progress Presentation worth 10%.
10 minutes Presentation. Assessment Details: Group Presentation worth 20%.
10,000 words Project. Assessment Details: Project Report worth 50%. This Assessment is Pass Compulsory.
N/A Practical Competency. Assessment Details: Supervisor Assessment worth 20%.
Reassessment Method: Like-for-like
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1. Develop, plan, and conduct a forensic science group research project at BSc level, including composing comprehensive risk assessments.
2. Apply facts, concepts, principles and theories from across the wider degree course to a research project to analyse problems and plan strategies for their solution through the evaluation, interpretation and synthesis of scientific information and data.
3. Critically engage with developments at the forefront of specific areas of forensic science and communicate this information along with scientific observations to an audience.
4. Generate an extended written piece of work, in the form of final project dissertation, to communicate the complete findings from a comprehensive research project.
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