Pearson BTEC • Forensic and Criminal Investigation

Essay Unit 2 - Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques

Undertake calorimetry to understand cooling curves

Undertake calorimetry to understand cooling curves

The purpose of this experiment of titration was to determine the unknown concentration of sodium hydroxide. To do this I made up a Primary standard (the Sodium Hydroxide) so this could standardise the concentration of the Hydrochloric Acid. We use Sodium Hydroxide for Our primary standard as it had a relatively large molecule mass and it's very stable it tend to be used to standardise aqueous acids (hydrochloric,sulphur and nitric. ) Hydrochloric acid then became a secondary standard which was ...

Laboratory notebooks recording the practical work done plus observations of practical work by suitably qualified staff. Any parts not covered in practical work can be addressed by research reports. This assignment covers TWO briefs into ONE assignment. ALL criteria of both briefs is covered. This assignment can be used in APPLIED SCIENCE This assignment was graded a distinction and guarantees a good grade

A research report using any appropriate format that covers four of the listed microorganisms. Practical work setting up and using light microscopes and oil immersion lenses to look at the structure of microorganisms. Scientific drawings of specimens, laboratory notebooks and practical write-ups supported by teacher observations. A presentation of their work which also outlines the uses and limitations of the instruments used when compared with other types of microscopy, including specimen prep...

An investigative report of an examination of skeletal and skull remains; evaluating results and explaining and evaluating identification techniques used in forensic investigation. Identification of various skeletal and skull anatomy. Supported with practical sheets and observation documentation by assessor. This assignment was graded a distinction piece so guarantees a good grade

Research and investigative report based on vocational scenario case studies of a simulated burial scene. This assignment was graded a distinction, so allows for a good grade

Research based on case studies for visual presentation. Supported by observation documentation completed by the assessor. A written report with a vocational aspect on the importance and value of forensic anthropology and archaeology in forensic investigation. Supported with research notes. This assignment was graded a distinction piece, so guarantees a good grade

A written report, including a description of the road traffic acts, explaining and evaluating them in relation to road traffic investigation. This assignment was graded a distinction, so guarantees a good grade