Pearson BTEC • Forensic and Criminal Investigation

A report using data from three practical sessions in a lab, including further techniques to be used in the analysis of soil, pollen, and diatom evidence. This includes potential health & safety hazards, variables in the method, a discussion of the results, as well as photographs of soil, pollen, and diatoms under a light microscope for reference.

A report on the forensic application of decomposition when analysing a cadaver using the 5 stages of decomposition after death and multiple factors that contribute to the increase or decrease in the length of each stage. An evaluation of methods and graphs using practical data are included and discussed.

Report entailing the normal function fo the digestive system, role and placement of organs in the digestive system, nutrients and symptoms of nutrient deficiency, chemical food tests for nutrients, disorder of the digestive system (coeliac disease), cause and corrective treatments and an evaluation of the treatments. Includes images and full reference list

Report entailing the normal function of the lymphatic system, disorder of the lymphatic system (lymphoedema), causes and corrective treatments for the disorder and evaluation of the treatments. Includes images and full reference list

Report entailing the normal functions of the musculoskeletal system, physiology and anatomy of major joints, disorders of the musculoskeletal system including carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis and bone fractures with corrective treatments. Finally an evaluation of treatments. Includes pictures and full reference list

A report evaluating the skills I have learned during the course and how they will be used when I progress. The contents of this evaluation will aid in self-reflection of learned skills and give a structure to format your work. This report received a distinction.

A report, in poster format, investigating the results of a chromatography experiment to separate accessory plant pigments. The use of TLC, methods of separating plant pigments, preparation of the plants for analysis, and calculations of results are included. This report received a distinction.

A report detailing the results of heat loss of solutions using calorimetry. Cooling curves, calculating the rate of cooling with tangents, and the loss of heat of water with cold copper, paraffin wax, stearic acid, and on its own. This report received a distinction.

A three-part report detailing how to make primary standard solutions, test a standard solution against an unknown, pH titration technique, and correct usage of a colorimeter to determine the concentration of solutions. This report received a distinction.

A report that details the following procedures; speak to the first attending officer; securing the scene; crime scene entry log; common approach path; initial scene assessment; plan of the premises; personal protective equipment; and exhibits log/chain of custody. Includes images, examples from my own crime scene mock exam and health and safety legislation. Achieved a distinction for this assignment and should be used as a guide of how to format the assignment and the material required to achiev...