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Forensic Geoscience (SECU0021)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Teaching department
Security and Crime Science
Credit value
15
Restrictions
External students wishing to take this module must have geography, earth science,archaeology or anthropology background. External students should email the department with a brief statement on why they want to take the module and places will be dependent on eligibility and capacity.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module will introduce you to the field of forensic geoscience. We address the macro and micro aspects of geoscience that can be applied in crime detection. Topics include how we can harness the characteristics of soils and sediments to enable the discrimination of different locations, and how an understanding of terrestrial and aquatic environments can enable us to develop robust forensic reconstructions. The course addresses both empirical research that provides insights to the critical questions facing the forensic geosciences and also provides practical case work perspectives from professional experts within this domain. We will discuss key concepts concerning the philosophical approach and forensic practice, and consider the capacity of the geosciences to yield temporal and spatial intelligence of use in forensic investigations and evidence that can be useful in building a case for presentation in court. This module offers lectures from various experts and professionals with specialisms in particular aspects of forensic geoscience and our visiting lecturers bring casework experience to complement the theoretical underpinnings of the module themes.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
100% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
7
Module leader
Professor Ruth Morgan
Who to contact for more information
scs-teaching@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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