EN4453: Forensic Bioengineering
| School | Cardiff School of Engineering |
| Department Code | ENGIN |
| Module Code | EN4453 |
| External Subject Code | 101243 |
| Number of Credits | 10 |
| Level | L7 |
| Language of Delivery | English |
| Module Leader | Dr Michael Jones |
| Semester | Spring Semester |
| Academic Year | 2024/5 |
Outline Description of Module
The module will provide you with an understanding of the law pertaining to the practice of an engineer as an expert witness.
On completion of the module a student should be able to
LO1. Select and convey key elements of the English and European legal systems, court structures and procedures.
LO2. Critically assess the relevant civil and criminal law pertaining to the engineer as an expert witness.
LO3. Examine cases in scenarios where health and safety has been compromised.
LO4. Apply engineering and legal theories to generate expert opinions to be presented as guidance to parties engaged in litigation.
How the module will be delivered
The module will be delivered through a blend of face-to-face teaching (such as lectures, guided study, tutorials, and formative feedback sessions), and online learning material (such as recorded lectures and sample tutorial problems).
Skills that will be practised and developed
You will develop your skills in communication as well as in independent and critical thinking through the following activities:
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Plan and investigate cases, applying engineering and legal theory to produce opinions to be represented as evidence.
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Prepare expert reports and present evidence.
How the module will be assessed
The module will be assessed through a 48-hour written coursework (LO 1-4) during the exam period, in which you will apply the concepts in the module to analyse and solve problems in an authentic, open-ended way, assessing your ability to apply the module content as professional engineers.
THE OPPORTUNITY FOR REASSESSMENT IN THIS MODULE:
There is a potential for re-assessment in this module which may result in a 100% written assessment during the August Resit period.
Assessment Breakdown
| Type | % | Title | Duration(hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assessment | 100 | Forensic Bioengineering Coursework | N/A |
Syllabus content
1. The law pertaining to the practice of engineering
The English legal system and European Union law
The court structure
Rules of evidence
The engineer as an expert witness
The forensic engineer and the investigation of murder, assault, accident and suicide
2 Case study (University supervision)
3 The writing of an expert report
Presentation of evidence in court
4 Formal presentation of a case study
a. written report
b. oral exam/cross-exam