FRSC 4163 - Medicolegal Forensics

Death investigations are among the most important, complex, and challenging forensic science responsibilities. Such investigations require an in-depth synthesis of a broad range of Forensic Science disciplines, expertise, and analyses. This course serves an an introduction to all aspects of the application of forensic science to death investigation procedures, processes, and protocols. Students will learn the methodologies and major steps involved in the investigation of untimely death and will become proficient in developing, documenting, conducting, and managing various types of death investigation scenarios. Students will develop skills and knowledge targeted at the integration and synthesis of diverse forensic science disciplines into the death investigation process. Among the skills which will be developed are: information gathering and evaluation; behavioral and interview assessment; scene strategy development and implementation; field and laboratory evaluation of remains; evidence recognition, preservation, documentation, and analyses; autopsy procedures and protocols; legal and regulatory matters, expert testimony; and ethics practices and evaluation.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: FRSC 3043

Enrollment Restrictions: Junior or senior standing.