Module manager: Sarah Sayer
Email: S.E.Sayer@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
Successful completion of year 2 of a relevant programme
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| ARCS5208M | Forensic Imaging |
None
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module allows students to critically explore the use of forensic imaging in the investigation of crime, identification of mass fatality victims and the investigation of the cause of death.
The aim of this module is to enable students to explore more fully the use of forensic imaging. Students will be able to critically evaluate the use of the virtual autopsy, methods employed in the investigation of mass fatalities, the importance of diagnostic imaging in the investigation of crime and other fields in which imaging is used as an investigation tool.
At the end of this module the student should be able to:
Analyse the roles and responsibilities of a forensic Radiographer
Be able to recognise professional, ethical and legal frameworks that guide the practice of forensic Radiographers
Critically evaluate the role of forensic imaging in a variety of situations
Prepare to undertake forensic imaging once qualified
Students will critically explore the following areas:
- Roles and responsibilities of a forensic radiographer
- Legal framework in which forensic imaging is involved
- The difference between and application of criminal, civil and international law
- The advantages and disadvantages of diagnostic imaging as a forensic tool
- Issues involved in the identification of mass fatalities
- Involvement of medical imaging in the planning for major disasters.
- Deeper investigation of non accidental injury
- Exploration of the role in archaeology and security monitoring
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 9 | 2 | 18 |
| Tutorial | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Private study hours | 80 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
Students will be expected to undertake pre-reading and complete preparatory activities to contribute to lectures and group activities.
Private study should be utilised to write up lecture notes and do pre- and post-session reading on the topics covered as well as in preparation for the assessment.
Tutorial to aid student understanding of the expectations of the essay and discuss potential essay titles.
Opportunity to submit draft for feedback and use skills@library guidance on ‘Using your feedback’ to develop essay for submission
Assessment tutorial to aid student understanding of the essay titles to support student development of their critical evaluation and discussion of their essay plan
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Poster | Poster (500 word maximum) on a chosen subject area | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
This assessment will allow students to demonstrate their depth of knowledge and understanding about key issues that will relate to the use of forensic imaging. They will reflect on real world situations by undertaking a focused critical analysis of the issues involved and interpret relevant legal frameworks, key drivers and laws that govern the use of forensic imaging. Opportunities for formative feedback will be through group discussion boards, followed by focused tutorials based around these discussions. They will also be encouraged to practice their presentation with their peers. The resit will normally be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated. The resit assessment week is scheduled at the beginning of each academic year.
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Last updated: 07/07/2025
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