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NS5503: Forensic Criminology and Crime Science

Module Title Forensic Criminology and Crime Science
Module Code NS5503
Module Tutor Jane Monckton-Smith
School Natural and Social Sciences
CAT Points 30
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions Cannot be counted with CRI204 or CRI206
Brief Description

This module develops knowledge from modules taken in L4 and requires students to demonstrate an increased level of skill. At L4 students identified and processed a crime scene, in L5 they must not only identify evidence, but collect and store it properly. The second block focuses on evidence based technologies which aid in the prevention and prediction of crime and risk which continues the theme of the use of various forms of science and scientific methods in the response to crime and criminality.

Indicative Syllabus

Definitions and key concepts in crime and criminology

Exploring institutions in the criminal justice system

 

Crime mapping: spatial and temporal analysis of known crimes to predict further crime

Geographic profiling: spatial and temporal analysis of offending behaviours to predict demographics of offenders

Risk assessment

Risk management
Learning Outcomes

A student passing this module should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an informed understanding of the complex nature of responding to and prosecuting crime
  2. Show a critical awareness of frameworks for formally responding to crime in the criminal justice system
  3. Demonstrate an evidence-based appreciation of the resources available to the police to gather evidence for case files 
  4. Show a critical awareness of research findings in relation to the investigative process
Learning and Teaching Activities Scheduled Contact Hours: 48
Independent Learning Hours: 252
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 40% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 1500 words or equivalent
002: 30% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 2500 words or equivalent
003: 30% Written Exam: End of year, unseen, closed book: 2.00 hours
Special Assessment Requirements
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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