This module will provide students with the skills necessary to propose, develop, perform and report on a project. The emphasis of this module will focus on not only academic research projects but also on future employability skills related to working in industry.
Private Study: 230
Contact Hours: 70
Total: 300
Not available as an elective module
• Progress Report (3 hours) – 10%
• Presentation (6 hours) – 20%
• Supervisor Assessment – 20%
• Dissertation (20 hours) – 50%
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 knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to Forensic Science.
2. Demonstrate skills in presenting scientific material and arguments clearly and correctly to a range of audiences.
3. Demonstrate competence in the planning, health and safety, ethics, design and execution of research investigations from the problem-recognition stage through to the evaluation and appraisal of results and findings; including the ability to select appropriate techniques and procedures.
4. Demonstrate the ability to collate, interpret and explain the significance and underlying theory of experimental data, including an assessment of limits of accuracy.
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