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Forensic Ballistics Investigations
Short course
In Bedfordshire ()
Description
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Type
Short course
This short course, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the modules that comprise the postgraduate Forensic Modular Masters Programme.
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What you will learn
This course provides delegates with an unrivalled opportunity to gain hands-on, practical experience with firearms, ammunition and live firing testing that is not available at any other UK University.
On successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
- Explain the science underpinning internal and intermediate ballistics and the concepts involved in projectile external ballistics
- Describe those factors that affect the relationship between projectile and target
- Demonstrate an understanding of the factors affecting wound ballistics
- Critically assess those factors affecting the performance and ballistics of fragmenting munitions and shotguns
- Recognise and appraise the most common types of weapon failures.
Forensic Ballistics Investigations