HND Forensic Science

Module: 4BC003

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The module studies cell biology and genetics through investigation of cell structure and organelles, gene structure, function and expression. It will look at chromosome structure and function within mitosis and meiosis and an introduction to mendelian genetics. The module will introduce gene manipulation and PCR.

Module: 4BC001

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module builds on concepts of chemistry you will have learnt at GCSE or AS level. You will gain an understanding of the chemical principles required in further studies in forensic and biomolecular science. You will either not have studied A-level Chemistry, or you will have achieved no better than an C grade at A-level Chemistry or its equivalent.

Module: 4FS008

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module is designed to give an introduction to a variety of key skills required for Forensic Scientists. This includes various general undergraduate skills and forensic specific analysis. This skills are particularly developed through practical sessions.

Module: 4FS004

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module introduces you to the basic principles of qualitative and quantitative analysis, and a range of laboratory analytical techniques relevant to forensic science.

Module: 4FS005

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module gives an introduction to forensic toxicology aimed at forensic science students. The study of forensic toxicology is supported by study of drug chemistry, elementary physiology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.

Module: 4FS009

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module is designed to build upon the skills and knowledge developed in Fundamentals of Forensic Science. A strong emphasis will be placed on the practical aspects of the nature, collection, packaging and interpretation of evidence as well as the wide range scientific techniques commonly used in evaluating evidence. Through case scenario workshops, a wide range of practical and other activities, you will be introduced to the critical thinking and interpretation of evidence that is necessary to make sense of crime scenes. You will also learn the processes that the UK Criminal Justice System and how forensic information can support the judicial process

Module: 5FS001

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module covers the techniques required to undertake scenes of fire and crime work. The practical approaches and considerations along with the context of the material will be delivered via a lecture series with simulation exercises. A feature of this module will be a visit to a fire investigation training centre in Essex. The module will be assessed by a terminal examination.

Module: 5FS006

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module will provide students with practical experience of handling crime scenes from the point of entry through to evidence recovery. It will include the processing of: indoor, outdoor, and vehicle scenes and cover activities ranging from documenting the scene with written and photographic methods, recovery and packing of evidence, to briefing the Senior Investigating Officer.

Module: 5FS003

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module covers the analytical approaches used for the identification and quantification of compounds using a range of analytical techniques. You will be guided through the whole process covering key stages e.g. collection of representative samples, analysis and interpretation of results. You will also learn a range of principles of forensic toxicology and have practical experience in applying analytical techniques to questions/problems of forensic toxicology.

Module: 5FS002

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module aims to provide you with an introduction to selected biological aspects of Forensic Science. This starts with developing an appreciation of Forensic DNA Analysis, DNA as Evidence and Serology, which will include an overview of DNA analysis methodology and an introduction into population genetics and related statistics and stochastics. Methods of evidence sample collection, recording and storage shall also be investigated, as will the different approaches to blood group analysis. The Forensic Anthropology section provides an overview over methodology to determine sex, age, body height, ancestry and other identity characteristics from skeletonized human remains, followed by further anthropological topics like facial reconstruction. You will also learn about post mortem decomposition processes and how these can be analyzed to determine the Post Mortem Interval (PMI). This version of the module also contains a practical, the & quot;Forensic Biology Practical& quot;, which will center on human identification based on& nbsp; DNA-Analysis and Anthropology methodology. Here you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge acquired in the theory sessions to practical applications.

Module: 5FS013

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The module will cover a number of forensically important areas including the analysis of paints, questioned document analysis (including handwriting, signatures, altered documents, etc.), bloodstain pattern analysis, forensic ballistics and digital (computer) forensics.

Module: 5FS010

Credits: 20