Scientific Evidence (P02427)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : MED-P-P02427

The course aims to promote an understanding of the interpretation and presentation of data.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : None other than programme entry requirements.

? Co-requisites : This is a compulsory course for all candidates on the programme.

? Special Arrangements for Entry : Registered students will access this course using their EASE username and password. In addition to the course materials and resources provided on WebCT, candidates will be expected to use internet and published resources during self directed study and research.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Forensics, (Medicine, Schedule R)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : To be arranged/Unknown

? Additional Class Information : The student will be expected to spend approximately 10 hours per week reading the course materials and additional/supplementary online and published resources; participating in online discussions and submitting required assignments.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course the candidate should

- Understand different types of data and their importance
- Know the principles of the analysis of evidence
- Know how to present data
- Know the nature of a scientific 'fact'
- Appreciate different types of 'evidence' and the presentation of information to a Court
- Know the role of the 'Expert Witness'

Assessment Information

Weekly assignments (10 x 3-500 words) or essay (3-5,000 words) (70%)
Participation in weekly online discussion forum and submission of electronic assignments and activities (30%)