Science Jewell 616700 Quantitative Methods Christopher Rayne Sharman 01209 616509 chris.rayne@cornwall.ac.uk Crime Scene Investigation & Management Marie Jewell Sharman 01209 616700 Forensic Biology Vessey Sharman 01209 616223 Personal & Employability Skills Development Natasha Buist Penhaligon 01209 616331 Research Design Christopher Rayne Sharman 01209 616509 chris.rayne@cornwall.ac.uk Law for Forensic Science James Kearns Proctor 01209 616653 Psychology Pathway Introduction to Forensic Psychology; Theory & Practice 1 Natasha Buist Sharman 01209 616509 natasha.buist@cornwall.ac.uk Incident Investigation Pathway Forensic data capture Paddy Deakin Sharman paddy.deakin@camborne.ac.uk Analytical Chemistry Chris Sharp Sharman 01209 616223 CORPORATE HE ASSISTANT REGISTRAR: Michelle (Mitch) Inglis. What does the Corporate HE Assistant Registrar (CHEAR) do? The CHEAR is your point of contact in HE Operations for all administrative paperwork to do with the programme. She can be contacted on: Telephone: 01209 617759 or Ext 3759. Email:
Practical Classes and Workshops 26.5 Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Written exam E1 100 % Total = 100% T_ % Total = 100% Coursework C1 C2 Written Report Practical 20% 80% Total = 100% Practical P_ % Total = 100% Updated by: Date: Approved by: Date: Recommended Texts and Sources: Pepper (2004) Crime Scene Investigation: Methods & Procedures, OU Press, ISBN 0335214908 F Sampson (2004), Blackstones Police Manuals. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-927874-1 SECTION A: DEFINITIVE MODULE RECORD. Proposed changes must be submitted via Faculty Quality Procedures for approval and issue of new module code. MODULE CODE: FSCP107 MODULE TITLE: Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Theory and Practice 1 CREDITS: 20 FHEQ Level: 5 JACS CODE: X210 PRE-REQUISITES: None CO-REQUISITES: None COMPENSATABLE: Y SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters) This module introduces the theory and practice of the Forensic psychologist and will provide an insight into their role in the legal process. ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT Use HESA KIS definitions] WRITTEN EXAMINATION COURSEWORK PRACTICAL E1 (Examination) % C1 (Coursework) 100% P1 (Practical) % or Pass/Fail (delete as appropriate) E2 (Clinical Examination) % A1 (Generic Assessment) %
sentences; The expert witness. SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lecture 45 Guided Independent study 143 Practical Classes and Workshops 12 Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Written exam E1 % Total = 100% T_ % Total = 100% Coursework C1 C2 Assignment Seminar Presentation 50% 25% 25% Total = 100% Practical P_ % Total = 100% Updated by: Date: Approved by: Date: Recommended Texts and Sources: Bull, R. & Carson, D. [Eds]. Handbook of Psychology in Legal Contexts. Chichester. Wiley. Hollin, C. [Ed] [2001]. Handbook of Offender Assessment and treatment. Chichester. Wiley. McGuire, J. Mason, T. & O’Kane, A. [Eds] [2000] Behaviour, Crime and Legal Processes: A guide for Forensic Practitioners. Prins, H. [1995]. Offenders, Deviants or Patients? London. Routledge. Wrightsman, L.S. [1999]. Judicial Decision making. New York. Plenum Gudjonsson, G.H. & Haward, L.R.C. [1998]. Forensic Psychology: A Guide to Practice. London. Rouledge Wrightsman, L.S. [2001]. Forensic Psychology. Stamford, CT. Wadsworth SECTION A: DEFINITIVE MODULE RECORD. Proposed changes must be submitted via Faculty Quality Procedures for approval and issue of new module code.
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2017-2018 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 113 MODULE LEADER: Marie Jewell OTHER MODULE STAFF: SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT The desired character traits of a criminal investigator; Basics of criminal investigation; How crime is recorded and why; The politics of crime; Laws of evidence; The use of intelligence; Psychological and geographical crime profiling; Models of memory and how they relate to the interview process; Obtaining information by interview, witness and offender interviewing; Interview models; The introduction of evidence in interview; Obtaining evidence post conviction, uses and abuses; The question of identity. SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lecture 55 External Visits 5 Total 75 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Written exam E_ T1 Test 20% Total = 100% Coursework C1 Coursework 80% Total = 100% Practical P_ Updated by: Natasha Buist Date: 10/1/18 Approved by: HE Operations Date: 12/01/18 Recommended Texts and Sources: 1 F. Sampson (2004), Blackstones Police Manuals. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-927874-1 2 K. Pepper (2005), Crime Scene Investigation. Open University Press. ISBN 0-335-21490-8