FRSC 4200 Forensic Death Investigation

The course will review basic procedures used when conducting investigations of different types of human death. Knowledge gained in this course will help students understand the investigator's role in the death investigation process, medical examiner/coroner's office, and other death investigation related phenomena. Upon completion of this course, students should have a better understanding of what happens beyond crime scene and criminal investigations.

Registration Name

Forensic Death Investigation

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Offered

Demorest: Spring (even)

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Understand appropriate strategies used in the investigations of a death. 
2. Each participant expert will lend valuable insight to a variety of investigative techniques. 
3. Students will discuss and participate in discussions and practical exercises to enforce an understanding of the current Medico-legal system. 
4. To conduct critical analysis of death investigations. 
5. Students will be able to identify the current manners of death as well as discuss and design an investigative strategy for a death investigation.