Pearson Edexcel • Forensic and Criminal Investigation

Class notes about victimology

This is a distinction standard essay for Unit 8 Assignment A (Musculoskeletal System and its disorders) *NOTE* This is only meant to be used as a guideline to achieve distinction and not to be copied.

A report detailing the collection of evidence from a mock crime scene as well as in-depth descriptions of the methods used at a real crime scene to collect evidence, such as search patterns, common approach paths, crime scene entry logs, and more. Each piece of evidence retrieved from the mock crime scene has been justified and photographed as well as all of the paperwork used before and after the exam, which is included in the report alongside a risk assessment and discussion on the health and ...

A report detailing the analysis/examination of physical forensic evidence, including ballistics, footwear marks, tool marks, document analysis, electronic data, and fibres. Information on further techniques is included but not required in detail as the criteria for this report is capped at pass level.

A report on the forensic analysis of gunshot residue (GSR), drug analysis, and poison analysis. Further techniques, such as spectroscopy, are included, though not required in detail as the criteria for this report is capped at pass level.

A report detailing three forms of biological evidence and how they are analysed in a forensic investigation. Minor discussion on further techniques is included, though not a requirement, as the criteria for this report is capped at pass level.

A report on health and nutrition including multiple tests on food to determine how much starch, proteins, lipids, non-reducing sugars, and vitamin C they contain. Discussions on the physiological process of digestion, absorption, and the assimilation of nutrients are included, along with signs/symptoms of scurvy and iron deficiency anaemia.

A report outlining the general process of the lymphatic system, including a discussion on Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a disorder that can arise due to cancerous cells in lymph nodes. This report includes treatment options for Hodgkin's Lymphoma and information on vital organs and lymphocytes (cells) involved in the lymphatic system.

A report outlining key joints and locations in the body, discussing the disorders that occur due to faults in the musculoskeletal system. Solutions are offered to reduce the likelihood of disorders such as Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) and treatment options for disorders like Osteoarthritis.

A report showing how estimations, calculations, and the tracking of insect activity around a cadaver can be used to accurately estimate the time of death in a number of environmental conditions. Insects have predictable habits, so they are a vital tool in forensic cases such as homicides. This report includes calculations with the Glaister equation to determine the PMI (Postmortem Interval) using the internal body temperature of a cadaver and the ambient temperature of the scene.