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Short Courses Summer 2010

“Undertake professional development to increase your skills base, employability and experience”

Our CPD programme has been developed to satisfy the market and legislative change. Course options can be taken as a standalone course or as a three-course programme to obtain a postgraduate qualification.

Our short courses cover the subjects of:

The Durotriges Project

The Durotriges Project is an archaeological investigation studying the transition from the Late Iron Age to the Early Roman period in southern England. The fieldwork, set within Dorset, a county of outstanding natural beauty and one of the best preserved archaeological landscapes in Britain, is run as a Bournemouth University summer field school in which you can participate.

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Forensic Photography for major incidents

6th September – 9th September 2010

Photography

THE SCENARIO
A serious crime has been discovered. Cordons have been set up, and CSI’s must carefully examine the scene to identify and record evidence using a range of photographic skills. Will there be enough time to record everything and charge the suspect before they have to be released?

Participants will receive a series of lectures in the basic principles and techniques of forensic photography for major incidents. Part of the course will involve a simulated exercise to provide you with both theoretical and practical experience in forensic photography at major incidents. Read more...

Mass Graves

5th – 10th July 2010 (5 days in a 6 day window to allow for adverse weather)

Graves

THE SCENARIO
Peacekeepers find disturbed ground in the forest; an international team are called in to investigate a scene that is thought to be a killing field and mass grave. How many sites are there? Are the perpetrators still at large? How many people are missing? Can the team recover the bodies and evidence in short time they have security protection at scene?

Participants will receive a series of lectures in the process, techniques and purpose of mass grave excavations. The majority of the course takes place in the field where participants gain first hand experience in the investigation of simulated mass graves. Read more...

Introduction to Forensic Entomology

6th September - 10th September 2010

Forensic Entomology

THE SCENARIO
At a country estate, a gamekeeper stumbles upon decomposing remains he believes to be human. The police cordon off the area and after initial assessment by the CSI team a specialist entomological team is called in to assist the pathologist in ascertaining the time of death. Are the remains human? Can evidence be collected to provide a PMI?

Participants will receive a series of lectures and practical sessions on entomology, concentrating on the aspect of forensic science. The majority of the course takes place at the university, with a 'field day' for evidence collection. Read more...

Introduction to Forensic toxicology

21st June - 24th June 2010

Forensic Toxicology

THE SCENARIO
This 4-day practical course will enable you to gain first hand experience in the use of some basic laboratory techniques employed in the investigation of crimes involving drugs and poisons.

You should consider attending if you are either a Crime Scene Scientist, a forensic student or considering forensic science as a study option at University.

Participants will understand the basic principles, analytical methods and types of investigations undertaken by the forensic toxicologist. The course will include formal presentations, discussion groups and case studies. Read more...

Temporary Mortuary

11th - 14th July 2010

Mortuary

THE SCENARIO
Mass graves containing the missing have been excavated in the forest. An international team has been brought in to set up a temporary mortuary and identify the dead brought from the grave. How many people have been found? Do they match the missing person’s lists? Can the team cope with additional fatalities from an air crash that arrive at the temporary mortuary at short notice?

Participants will receive a series of lectures in the process, techniques and staffing of a temporary mortuary. The majority of the course will take place in a large hall where participants will assist in the set up of this facility as a temporary mortuary. Read more..

Course Entry Requirements

Applicants should normally have qualifications or experience in criminal investigation, forensics, archaeology, anthropology, human rights, biological sciences, law, and disaster response services.
Normal requirements for applicants who wish to undertake this as accredited postgraduate unit are:

  • A Bachelors Honours degree or
  • For post-experience and/or professional qualifications, there may be additional entry requirements.

Overseas students

We accept a wide range of international qualifications. In all cases, we consider students on the basis of their whole application and on evidence of their ability to benefit from the course and to complete it successfully.
If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence that you can read, write, speak and understand English to a satisfactory level.
English language requirements, for this course are normally a minimum of one of the below:

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5
  • TOEFL 575 (paper-based)
  • TOEFL 90 (internet-based)

Course Fees

The registration fee includes all tuition, transport to and from site where appropriate and a certificate of attendance. The fee does not include meals or accommodation.

Option 1 : Standard course fee £300
Registration fee includes all tuition.

Option 2 : Accredited course fee £600
Currently being validated. Accredited programme to include student registration, tuition, follow-up assessment and transcript/certification upon successful completion.

BU students receive 10% discount on production of ID.

The registration fee includes all tuition, transport to and from site where appropriate and a certificate of attendance. The fee does not include meals or accommodation.

Registration

Registration can be made on-line here or by completing a paper application form (Word 119kb) and submitting to the address below.

How do I register for more information?

Email: csshortcourses@bournemouth.ac.uk

Tel: 01202 961751
Fax: 01202 965255

Further information and enquiries
Research and Enterprise Office
School of Conservation Sciences,
Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow
Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BB

Email: csshortcourses@bournemouth.ac.uk

Tel: 01202 961751
Fax: 01202 965255


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