Criminal Investigation (P02428)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : MED-P-P02428

The course aims to promote an understanding of the management of crime scenes and collection of evidence.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

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

? 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

- Know the principles of managing a crime scene
- Have a basic understanding of Criminal Law and the range of offences
- Be aware of sources of contamination of evidence
- Know how to collect and document evidence for use in criminal prosecution
- Know special circumstances relevant to investigation of alleged rape

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%)