Forensic Investigation (U04211)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : BMS-4-FoIn

An introduction to forensic medicine and science and the application of techniques
and methods to the investigation of crime and death.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : Permission of the Curriculum Approval Officer.

? Costs : None

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Medical Sciences (Biomedical Sciences), (School of Biomedical Sciences, Schedule T)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
22/09/2008	14:00	17:00			Biomedical Seminar Room 7, BMTO, Teviot Place

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	14:00	17:00	Med+Vet

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Understand the basic scientific, medical, ethical and legal principles that are relevant to law
enforcement and the forensic disciplines.
Understand the essential techniques and methods used by forensic practitioners (medics,
scientists, lawyers and law enforcement agencies) and be able to discuss their validity,
effectiveness and applicability within a professional setting.
Discuss the literature relating to forensic practice and theory, and interpret research findings
effectively.
Understand the multidisciplinary approach to forensic investigation and critically analyse its
role in a range of forensic issues.
Understand some of the causes and effects of human behaviour and be able to relate these to
issues affecting society as a whole.
Demonstrate an awareness of the value of a multi-disciplinary and integrated team approach
in law enforcement and forensic investigation and utilise this awareness in the development
of personal and interpersonal skills.
Increased awareness of how forensic science and medicine relate to the wider context of
society and how forensic practice can contribute towards improving that society.