Author Topic: New Forensics MOOC (Read 3174 times)

Fleecewife · « **on:** September 07, 2015, 12:20:52 pm »

The latest FutureLearn forensics MOOC (Massive Open Online Course is what I think that stands for) is starting today, running for 6 weeks. It's run by the world renowned centre in Dundee, and entitled 'Identifying the dead'. There is a concurrent Val McDermid story which develops as we learn.

It sounds as if this will be a fascinating and well run course for those of you who love mysteries and gruesomeness.

Bionic · « **Reply #1 on:** September 07, 2015, 01:53:05 pm »

Just listening to the introductions now. Sounding good

Lesley Silvester · « **Reply #2 on:** September 07, 2015, 11:12:43 pm »

I'm already signed up for it but not had chance to look yet.

Fleecewife · « **Reply #3 on:** September 08, 2015, 12:49:24 pm »

I'm glad you're both here

I have started the first wee bit but took a sneaky preview of what they found on Dundee Law. I think they've had fun developing this course and I have high hopes of it

doganjo · « **Reply #4 on:** September 08, 2015, 10:11:16 pm »

I've joined up, passed the first test - wasn't difficult. But looks interesting - handy when my dogs find bones when out walking I guess

Lesley Silvester · « **Reply #5 on:** September 08, 2015, 11:00:03 pm »

I'm starting tomorrow. Today was my first outing since getting shingles - I had a hospital appointment and then went shopping. The excitement was almost too much and I was exhausted at the end of it. I've also signed up for the Wordsworth one starting this week and a Shakespeare one starting in October.

Fleecewife · « **Reply #6 on:** September 09, 2015, 12:28:34 am »

Quote from: doganjo on September 08, 2015, 10:11:16 pm

I've joined up, passed the first test - wasn't difficult. But looks interesting - handy when my dogs find bones when out walking I guess

I worry if I'm walking my dogs in out-of-the-way woodland that they'll find a human corpse. Haven't done yet

Cosmore · « **Reply #7 on:** September 09, 2015, 10:36:45 am »

Guess 'ol Barnaby could benefit from this course.....he has sooo many corpses to deal with in Midsummer!

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Bionic · « **Reply #8 on:** September 09, 2015, 10:46:47 am »

He probably wrote the course

Lesley Silvester · « **Reply #9 on:** September 10, 2015, 11:44:58 pm »

Today I did the full week's worth of the course. It's great and I'm looking forward to the rest. Loved seeing Val McDermid in person. I love her books.

doganjo · « **Reply #10 on:** September 12, 2015, 08:43:55 pm »

I must admit I've never read any of her books - I'm a bit of a scaredy cat if there's any violence as I have too fertile an imagination - how gory are they?

Lesley Silvester · « **Reply #11 on:** September 12, 2015, 11:08:25 pm »

I don't like them too gory either so you should be safe.

Fleecewife · « **Reply #12 on:** September 12, 2015, 11:13:45 pm »

Have you watched the first Hing-oot yet? I thought it was really well done. Prof Black comes across as a lovely lady, and gave out so much relevant info

Nearly time for week 2.