Understanding and Interpreting Forensic Evidence (SECU0040)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Teaching department: Security and Crime Science
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: Students wishing to take this module must study a relevant Level 7 degree at 果冻影院 and have an appropriate undergraduate degree. The convenor will make a decision on a case-by-case basis. 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 students to the concepts, principles, issues and approaches which are central to understanding and interpreting different forms of forensic evidence. Learning outcomes for this module are listed below. On completing this module, you will 1) Understand the central principles and theories that underpin the interpretation of forensic evidence. 2) Understand the role of different types of evidence in forensic investigations. 3) Understand the process of interpreting evidence in the context of a case, and be aware of the factors that may influence the accurate interpretation of evidence. 4) Be able to comment on contemporary issues and debates regarding the interpretation of forensic evidence. 5) Understand Bayesian approaches to interpreting evidence and be proficient in utilising these in relation to cases. The coverage of this module is intentionally broad. Following a general introduction to interpreting evidence, the course will introduce the scientific, legal and psychological contexts for reasoning about different forms of forensic evidence.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 60% Fixed-time remote activity

40% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 25
Module leader: Dr James French
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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