Contrast and compare different sensor techniques and sample treatment in forensic and analytical procedures.

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ASSIGNMENT BRIEF

The assignment needs to cover a brief introduction explaining the main theoretical principles behind the techniques used, analytes and aims of the practical.

The materials and methods needs to cover those main methods, materials and instruments used in the practical, including sufficient information to replicate it,

The results and discussion section needs to present the main findings with tables and figures summarising them. Physical and chemical principles then need to be included to explain the results and link it to exiting literature.
Conclusions need to summarise the main findings and explain if the aims were achieved.

A suitable number of references need to be incorporated in the assignment.

The assignment needs to include at least the following sections: Introduction, materials and methods, results and discussion, conclusions and references.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The student is requested to be critical at all times and critical comments, critical evaluations of the techniques and validity of their use, comparisons with other techniques and commentaries on the suitability in the field of study are expected.

The learning outcomes students are expected to cover in this assignment are:

1. contrast and compare different sensor techniques and sample treatment in forensic and analytical procedures;
2. evaluate the best sensors to characterise different toxics and agents of interest using suitable instrumentation;
3. criticise procedures useful from a forensic and analytical prospective and implement alternative methods;
4. design and evaluate methods for discrete and digital signal processing, including filtering of processed data;
5. assess the usefulness of materials, technologies and devices used in sensor technology for their use in Forensic and Analytical Sciences;
6. Evaluate bio/chemical and electrochemical sensors in the area of Forensic and Analytical Sciences.

The marks will be assigned as follows: Introduction (20%), materials and methods (20%) discussion (40%), Conclusions (10%), References (10%)

For referencing the literature you MUST follow the guidance: ‘Referencing Handbook: Harvard’ of the University of Lincoln. Printed copies are available in the library and you can download the free app by quoting the title in the App Store.

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