Module: Environmental Monitoring & Forensic Biology

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Environmental Monitoring & Forensic Biology
Module Code	FSH301
School	School of Chemical Sciences
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Margaret McCaul Semester 2: Margaret McCaul Autumn: Margaret McCaul
Module Teachers	Paul Leonard Anne Parle-McDermott Blanaid White Fiona Regan Denise Harold Margaret McCaul
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only
Category 1 - a re-sit is available for all assessment components of the module.

Description

AS3 module

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the role of the Forensic Scientist
2. Establish a crime scene and know the importance of recording evidence
3. Describe analytical technologies used for the analysis of physical evidence
4. Communicate the importance and application of effective environmental monitoring
5. Evaluate the impact of anthropogenic activity upon the environment
6. Assess measures of pollution control, both legal and technical

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Independent Study	101	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Loop Quiz	MCQ for forensic biology content	50%	n/a
Assignment	Assignment for environmental content	50%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

AS3 module. This update restores module Learning Outcomes that had disappeared.

Programme or List of Programmes

AS	BSc in Analytical Science
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

Date of Last Revision

01-JUN-11

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