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Applied Forensic Science - Forensic Anthropology

Program Codes: BSFRSCFA
Bachelor of Science

Forensic Anthropologists are often called upon to comprehensively analyze human skeletal remains from a variety of crime scenes, ranging from surface scatters to mass fatalities. The skills of physical anthropology and archaeology are paramount to the training of competent forensic anthropologists and the program uniquely prepares students for graduate studies in biological, physical and forensic anthropology.

The Mercyhurst undergraduate program is the only one in the United States with a Forensic Anthropology concentration. The department includes a board-certified Forensic Anthropologist and conducts approximately one hundred forensic cases a year. Upperclassmen are provided opportunities to work with both faculty and forensic anthropology master’s students on a number of these cases both in the field and in the laboratory. This concentration prepares students for advanced studies in anthropology, death investigation positions and positions in medical
examiner’s offices.

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Forensic Anthropology Concentration Required Courses

CELLULAR&MOLECULAR BIO
Course Code:
BIO 142
Course Group(s):
ANALYTICAL, CHEMISTRY MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSES
Active Term:
All Terms
/ All Years
Course Description:

Introduction to the biology of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, including the structure and function of membranes and organelles, especially mitochondria and chloroplasts. Also included are studies of the molecular structure and function of DNA, with emphasis on the organization of the eukaryotic genome, transcription and translation.

Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Corequisites:

BIO 143

x
BIO 142
CELLULAR&MOLECULAR BIO
3
CELLULAR&MOLECULAR BIO LAB
Course Code:
BIO 143
Course Group(s):
ANALYTICAL
Active Term:
All Terms
/ All Years
Course Description:

Introduction to the physiological and molecular techniques and methodologies for studying cells, organelles and macromolecules in relation to cellular activities and maintenance of life.

Credit:
1
Instruction methods:
Lab
Total hours: 15
Corequisites:

BIO 142

x
BIO 143
CELLULAR&MOLECULAR BIO LAB
1
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
Course Code:
CHEM 121
Course Group(s):
ANALYTICAL
Active Term:
Fall Term
/ All Years
Course Description:
First of two-course sequence that provides an introduction to general chemistry required for science majors. Emphasizes quantitative chemical principles. Prerequisite: Chemical background equivalent to one year of high school chemistry and MATH 111 or mathematical equivalent to two years of high school algebra.
Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Corequisites:
CHEM 122
x
CHEM 121
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
3
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY
Course Code:
CHEM 122
Course Group(s):
ANALYTICAL
Active Term:
Fall Term
/ All Years
Course Description:
Experimental work corequisite to General Chemistry I.
Credit:
1
Instruction methods:
Lab
Total hours: 7.5
Corequisites:
CHEM 121
x
CHEM 122
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY
1
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
Course Code:
CHEM 131
Active Term:
Spring Term
/ All Years
Course Description:
Continuation of General Chemistry I. Prerequisite: CHEM 121. Corequisite: CHEM 132. 3 credits.
Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Prerequisites:
CHEM 121
Corequisites:
CHEM 132
x
CHEM 131
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
3
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LAB
Course Code:
CHEM 132
Active Term:
Spring Term
/ All Years
Course Description:
Continuation of General Chemistry I. Prerequisite: CHEM 121. Corequisite: CHEM 132. 3 credits.
Credit:
1
Instruction methods:
Lab
Total hours: 15
Prerequisites:
CHEM 121
Corequisites:
CHEM 222
x
CHEM 132
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LAB
1
GENERAL PHYSICS I
Course Code:
PHYS 201
Active Term:
Fall Term
/ All Years
Course Description:

This is a calculus-based course that is designed for natural science and mathematics majors, (biology, biochemistry, chemistry, earth-space science education, mathematics). The role of physics in other scientific fields will be emphasized as classical mechanics is covered. This portion of the General Physics series will deal strictly with mechanics; topics include: motion in one-, two- and three-dimensions, the laws of motion, work, potential energy, kinetic energy, conservation of energy, linear and rotational motion, and the prediction of motion based on initial conditions.

Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Prerequisites:

MATH 170

Corequisites:

PHYS 203

x
PHYS 201
GENERAL PHYSICS I
3
GENERAL PHYSICS I LABORATORY
Course Code:
PHYS 203
Active Term:
Fall Term
/ All Years
Course Description:

Laboratory experience to accompany General Physics I.

Credit:
1
Instruction methods:
Lab
Total hours: 15
Corequisites:

PHYS_201

x
PHYS 203
GENERAL PHYSICS I LABORATORY
1
CALCULUS I
Course Code:
MATH 170
Active Term:
All Terms
/ All Years
Course Description:

This is the initial course in a sequence of courses on the fundamental ideas of the calculus of one variable intended for science and mathematics majors. It is here that truly significant applications of mathematics begin. Topics follow the early transcendentals path, included are functions, continuity, limits, derivatives, maxima and minima and antiderivatives and an introduction to integration. Prerequisite: MATH 118 or MATH Placement score of at least 76. 4 credits.

Credit:
4
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
x
MATH 170
CALCULUS I
4
INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE
Course Code:
FRSC 150
Active Term:
Fall Term
/ All Years
Course Description:

Course will cover the basics of the multidisciplinary fields of forensic science from crime scene investigation through the laboratory analysis of evidence. The role of the forensic scientist as an expert witness, ethics in the criminal justice system and professional practice of forensic science will also be discussed.

Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Prerequisites:

CHEM 121, BIO 146, MATH 170.

Corequisites:

FRSC-151

x
FRSC 150
INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE
3
INTRO TO FORENSIC SCIENCE LAB
Course Code:
FRSC 151
Active Term:
Fall Term
/ All Years
Course Description:

The laboratory component to the introductory course will allow the student hands-on activities in regard to identification, collection, processing and analysis of evidence as presented in the classroom lectures, as well as the courtroom presentation.

Credit:
1
Instruction methods:
Lab
Total hours: 15
Corequisites:

FRSC-150

x
FRSC 151
INTRO TO FORENSIC SCIENCE LAB
1
STATS FORENSIC SCI&ANTH
Course Code:
FRSC 310
Active Term:
Fall Term
/ All Years
Course Description:

This course is an introduction to morphometrics and will cover the statistical techniques most commonly employed in Forensic Science and Anthropology. Topics will include correlation, regression techniques, EDA, ANOVA, ANCOVA, Factor and Principal Components Analysis and Discriminant Function Analysis.

Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Prerequisites:

MATH-109 MATH-170 FRSC-150

x
FRSC 310
STATS FORENSIC SCI&ANTH
3
SPECIAL ISSUES IN FORENSIC SCIENCE
Course Code:
FRSC 450
Active Term:
Fall Term
/ All Years
Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
x
FRSC 450
SPECIAL ISSUES IN FORENSIC SCIENCE
3
Forensic Anthropology Concentration Elective Courses

Two (2) Additional Elective Courses (8 credits)

PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Course Code:
ANTH 120
Course Group(s):
HUMANS IN CONNECTION
Active Term:
Spring Term
/ All Years
Course Description:
Physical anthropology examines the "human animal" from a biological and cultural perspective. It is the study of human origins and our contemporary and past physical and genetic diversity.
Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Corequisites:

ANTH 121

x
ANTH 120
PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
3
PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY LAB
Course Code:
ANTH 121
Course Group(s):
HUMANS IN CONNECTION
Active Term:
Spring Term
/ All Years
Course Description:
This lab course will provide an opportunity for students to obtain hands-on experience with human bones, fossil human casts, primate observation and forensic anthropology specimens.
Credit:
1
Instruction methods:
Lab
Total hours: 15
Corequisites:

ANTH 120

x
ANTH 121
PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY LAB
1
FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY
Course Code:
ANTH 242
Course Group(s):
HUMANS IN CONNECTION
Active Term:
Spring Term
/ All Years
Course Description:
The value of the application of anthropological principles in the field of criminal investigation has only recently been realized. This course will explore methods by which forensic anthropological principles are used to search for and recover evidence from a variety of crime scenes, as well as reconstruct the life history of the human victim.
Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Prerequisites:

MATH 170, CHEM 121, CHEM 122 BIO 146

x
ANTH 242
FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY
3
ZOOARCHAEOLOGY
Course Code:
ANTH 250
Course Group(s):
HUMANS IN CONNECTION
Active Term:
Spring Term
/ All Years
Course Description:
The analysis of faunal remains from archaeological sites can provide valuable information regarding prehistoric diet, seasonality, and socioeconomic factors. In this course, all aspects of zooarchaeology will be discussed, and students will analyze a vertebrate faunal assemblage from an archaeological site and produce a publishable-quality report.
Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Prerequisites:

ANTH 120, ANTH 130

Corequisites:

ANTH 251

x
ANTH 250
ZOOARCHAEOLOGY
3
PALEOANTHROPOLOGY I
Course Code:
ANTH 270
Course Group(s):
HUMANS IN CONNECTION
Active Term:
Fall Term
/ All Years
Course Description:
This two-course sequence (ANTH 270/ANTH 272) follows the development of the human species from our remote primate forbearers through the appearance of fully modern Homo sapiens. The student is familiarized with the methods and the data of human paleontology and comparative primatology and is shown the complex relationships which exist between biological and cultural evolution. Part I focuses on primate evolution and the evolutionary history of Australopithecines.
Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Prerequisites:

ANTH 120, ANTH 130

x
ANTH 270
PALEOANTHROPOLOGY I
3
PALEOANTHROPOLOGY II
Course Code:
ANTH 272
Course Group(s):
HUMANS IN CONNECTION
Active Term:
Spring Term
/ All Years
Course Description:
Part II will deal with the biological and cultural history of the genus Homo from its roots in the Plio-Pleistocene through the Holocene until the Neolithic.
Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Prerequisites:

ANTH-270

x
ANTH 272
PALEOANTHROPOLOGY II
3
HUMAN OSTEOLOGY I
Course Code:
ANTH 326
Active Term:
Fall Term
/ All Years
Course Description:
The focus of this class will be the identification of complete and fragmentary human skeletal and dental remains. Students will be required to be able to identify isolated bone specimens by touch only. Introductory lectures will deal with growth and development of osseous and dental structures, variation in biological tissues, and modification of these tissues through traumatic, pathologic and taphonomic factors.
Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Prerequisites:

ANTH 120

Corequisites:

ANTH 327

x
ANTH 326
HUMAN OSTEOLOGY I
3
HUMAN OSTEOLOGY I LAB
Course Code:
ANTH 327
Active Term:
Fall Term
/ All Years
Course Description:
Laboratory component of the Human Osteology course in which students will work with human skeletal and dental remains derived from biological supply houses, prehistoric archaeological assemblages and forensic case contexts.
Credit:
1
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 15
Corequisites:

ANTH 326

x
ANTH 327
HUMAN OSTEOLOGY I LAB
1
HUMAN SKELETAL BIOLOGY II
Course Code:
ANTH 333
Active Term:
Spring Term
/ All Years
Course Description:
This course serves as a continuation of Human Osteology in which methods in the identification of osteological remains, determination of chronological age, sex, ancestry and stature are discussed in detail. Skeletal pathology, trauma and non-metric/metric data will be also included.
Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Prerequisites:

ANTH 326, ANTH 327

Corequisites:

ANTH 334

x
ANTH 333
HUMAN SKELETAL BIOLOGY II
3
HUMAN SKELETAL BIOLOGY II LAB
Course Code:
ANTH 334
Active Term:
Spring Term
/ All Years
Course Description:
A Corequesite of Anth 333. The laboratory component of Human Skeletal Biology II. Skeletal pathology, trauma and non-metric/metric data will be studied.
Credit:
1
Instruction methods:
Lecture, Lab
Total hours: 15
Prerequisites:

ANTH 326, ANTH 327

Corequisites:

ANTH 333

x
ANTH 334
HUMAN SKELETAL BIOLOGY II LAB
1
CRIME SCENE ARCHAEOLOGY
Course Code:
FRSC 390
Active Term:
Fall Term
/ All Years
Course Description:

Course will include lecture and hands-on excavations of a variety of outdoor mock crime scenes. Topics to be covered include basic archaeology principles, proper excavation techniques and recovery of various classes of physical evidence.

Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Corequisites:

FRSC 391

x
FRSC 390
CRIME SCENE ARCHAEOLOGY
3
CRIME SCENE ARCHAEOLOGY LAB
Course Code:
FRSC 391
Active Term:
Fall Term
/ All Years
Credit:
1
Instruction methods:
Lab
Total hours: 15
Corequisites:

FRSC 390

x
FRSC 391
CRIME SCENE ARCHAEOLOGY LAB
1

Additional Electives

HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
Course Code:
BIO 240
Active Term:
Fall Term
/ All Years
Course Description:
A study of the structural and functional relationships of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Emphasis is placed on the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Does not fulfill Biology major requirements. Prerequisites: BIO 120. Corequisite: BIO 241. 3 credits.
Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 22.5
Prerequisites:
BIO-120 OR BIO-130 OR BIO-140
Corequisites:
BIO 241
x
BIO 240
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
3
HUMAN ANAT & PHYSIOLOGY I LAB
Course Code:
BIO 241
Active Term:
Fall Term
/ All Years
Course Description:
A detailed study of the human anatomy of the organ systems discussed in Bio 240.
Credit:
1
Instruction methods:
Lab
Total hours: 7.5
Corequisites:
BIO 240
x
BIO 241
HUMAN ANAT & PHYSIOLOGY I LAB
1
HISTOLOGY
Course Code:
BIO 244
Course Group(s):
BIOCHEMISTRY MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSES
Active Term:
Spring Term
/ Odd Years
Course Description:
The study of cellular and molecular aspects of human tissue structures and their relationship to function and physiology.
Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Prerequisites:
BIO-140 BIO-220 BIO-240 BIO-270
Corequisites:
BIO 245
x
BIO 244
HISTOLOGY
3
HISTOLOGY LAB
Course Code:
BIO 245
Active Term:
Spring Term
/ Odd Years
Course Description:
A survey of tissues prepared for light and electron microscopic examination. Students will also gain an introduction to basic immunofluorescence techniques.
Credit:
1
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 15
Corequisites:
BIO 244
x
BIO 245
HISTOLOGY LAB
1
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II
Course Code:
BIO 250
Active Term:
Spring Term
/ All Years
Course Description:
A continuation of Biology 240, including the circulatory, respiratory, renal, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive systems of the human body. Does not fulfill Biology major requirements.
Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Prerequisites:
BIO 240
Corequisites:
BIO 251
x
BIO 250
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II
3
HUMAN ANAT & PHYSIOLOGY II LAB
Course Code:
BIO 251
Active Term:
Spring Term
/ All Years
Course Description:
Physiological experimentation designed to illustrate topics covered in Bio 250. A specialized research project is included.
Credit:
1
Instruction methods:
Lab
Total hours: 15
Corequisites:
BIO 250
x
BIO 251
HUMAN ANAT & PHYSIOLOGY II LAB
1
COMPARATIVE VERTEBRATE ANATOMY
Course Code:
BIO 320
Course Group(s):
NEUROSCIENCE ELECTIVES
Active Term:
Spring Term
/ Even Years
Course Description:

A comparative study of the organ systems of the vertebrate animals from an evolutionary and developmental perspective.

Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Prerequisites:

BIO-146

Corequisites:

BIO 321

x
BIO 320
COMPARATIVE VERTEBRATE ANATOMY
3
COMPARATIVE VERTEBRAT ANAT LAB
Course Code:
BIO 321
Course Group(s):
NEUROSCIENCE ELECTIVES
Active Term:
Spring Term
/ Even Years
Course Description:

The detailed dissection of representative vertebrates.

Credit:
1
Instruction methods:
Lab
Total hours: 15
Corequisites:

BIO 320

x
BIO 321
COMPARATIVE VERTEBRAT ANAT LAB
1
HUMAN ANATOMY
Course Code:
BIO 334
Course Group(s):
BIOCHEMISTRY MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSES, NEUROSCIENCE ELECTIVES
Active Term:
Fall Term
/ All Years
Course Description:
A course on the detailed anatomy and histology of all organ systems of the human body. A regional perspective will be used in some cases. This course is designed for students considering a career in the allied health professions.
Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Prerequisites:
BIO 120, BIO 130 OR BIO 142
Corequisites:
BIO 271
x
BIO 334
HUMAN ANATOMY
3
HUMAN ANATOMY LAB
Course Code:
BIO 335
Course Group(s):
NEUROSCIENCE ELECTIVES
Active Term:
Fall Term
/ All Years
Course Description:
A laboratory course designed to demonstrate through models, microscopic work and dissection the information presented in Bio 334.
Credit:
1
Instruction methods:
Lab
Total hours: 15
Corequisites:
BIO 270
x
BIO 335
HUMAN ANATOMY LAB
1
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
Course Code:
BIO 344
Course Group(s):
BIOCHEMISTRY MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSES, NEUROSCIENCE ELECTIVES
Active Term:
Spring Term
/ All Years
Course Description:
A course which explains the functional properties of the organ systems of the human body.
Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Prerequisites:
BIO-320 OR BIO-334, BIO-142 BIO-143
Corequisites:
BIO 281
x
BIO 344
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
3
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY LAB
Course Code:
BIO 345
Course Group(s):
NEUROSCIENCE ELECTIVES
Active Term:
Spring Term
/ All Years
Course Description:
A course which demonstrates the principles and concepts taught in BIO 344 through a variety of experimental projects.
Credit:
1
Instruction methods:
Lab
Total hours: 15
Corequisites:
BIO 280
x
BIO 345
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY LAB
1
SYSTEMS PHYSIOLOGY
Course Code:
BIO 360
Course Group(s):
BIOCHEMISTRY MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSES
Active Term:
Fall Term
/ Odd Years
Course Description:
A study of biochemical and biophysical aspects of the functional processes of animals. Emphasis on mammalian physiology. Prerequisites: BIO 142, CHEM 113, CHEM 240. Corequisite: BIO 361. 3 credits.
Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Corequisites:
BIO 361
x
BIO 360
SYSTEMS PHYSIOLOGY
3
SYSTEMS PHYSIOLOGY LAB
Course Code:
BIO 361
Active Term:
Fall Term
/ Odd Years
Course Description:
A series of experiments designed to clarify issues discussed in BIO 360.
Credit:
1
Instruction methods:
Lecture, Lab
Total hours: 15
Corequisites:
BIO 360
x
BIO 361
SYSTEMS PHYSIOLOGY LAB
1
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Course Code:
BIO 430
Course Group(s):
BIOCHEMISTRY MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSES, NEUROSCIENCE ELECTIVES
Active Term:
Spring Term
/ Odd Years
Course Description:
Study of the structural and functional aspects of organelles and gene products in prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems, including their transcription and translation into functional proteins during cell development and reproduction. Oncogene functions, recombinant DNA technology, and alterations of gene functions are also explored.
Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Prerequisites:
BIO-310
x
BIO 430
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
3
POPULATION GENETICS
Course Code:
BIO 448
Active Term:
Randomly
/ Randomly
Course Description:
This course is an introduction to the field of population genetics, the branch of evolutionary biology concerned with the genetic structure of populations and how it changes through time.
Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Prerequisites:
BIO 146, BIO 322
x
BIO 448
POPULATION GENETICS
3
FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY
Course Code:
FRSC 250
Active Term:
Spring Term
/ Even Years
Course Description:

The course is an introduction to basic techniques of crime scene photography. Includes discussion of cameras, digital images, lighting, photographic protocol, images as physical evidence and courtroom presentation.

Credit:
2
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Prerequisites:

FRSC-150

x
FRSC 250
FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY
2
INDOOR CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION
Course Code:
FRSC 320
Active Term:
Fall Term
/ All Years
Course Description:

The course will provide an overview of forensic investigative techniques used to process various types of indoor crime scenes. Evidence identification, collection, preservation and submission protocols, proper use of standards, chain of custody issues, and crime scene reconstruction techniques will be discussed in the course. In addition, the role of the crime scene technician as an expert witness will be explored.

Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Prerequisites:

FRSC-340

x
FRSC 320
INDOOR CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION
3
PHYSICAL EVIDENCE & THE LAW
Course Code:
FRSC 340
Active Term:
Spring Term
/ Even Years
Course Description:

Course will focus on the proper collection and documentation of physical evidence according to the current laws and court proceedings. Discussion will also include new court rulings regarding evidence and expert witness activities.

Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Prerequisites:

FRSC-150

x
FRSC 340
PHYSICAL EVIDENCE & THE LAW
3
FORENSIC CHEMISTRY
Course Code:
FRSC 360
Active Term:
Randomly
/ Randomly
Course Description:

This course will address chemical concepts and practices from a forensic science perspective. Aspects of analytical chemistry will cover chemical details of presumptive testing, instrumentation, and proper statistical treatment of collected data. Students will learn the fundamental principles behind the analysis of chemical and physical evidence for drugs, combustion, polymers, paints and coatings while applying these principles to toxicological information.

Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Prerequisites:

CHEM 131

x
FRSC 360
FORENSIC CHEMISTRY
3
DEATH INVESTIGATION
Course Code:
FRSC 410
Active Term:
Spring Term
/ All Years
Course Description:

This course is intended to examine the forensic application of death investigations, utilizing techniques and methodologies introduced in prior Forensic Science courses. The focus of the course will be on examining important similarities and distinctions among homicide investigations and various other manners of death: suicide, natural, accidental and equivocal deaths. The course will concentrate on the scene examination, documentation of the death scene, exploring the various analyses of time since death, and when appropriate, post-mortem interval and investigative protocols and procedures.

Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Prerequisites:

FRSC-320 or permission

x
FRSC 410
DEATH INVESTIGATION
3
FIRE SCIENCE & ARSON
Course Code:
FRSC 460
Active Term:
Fall Term
/ Odd Years
Course Description:

Lecture and laboratory course will cover basics of processing the fatal fire scene from identifying the source and paths of fire, documentation of accelerants, collecting evidence such as explosive residues and photographic documentation. Seniors only.

Credit:
2
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Prerequisites:

FRSC-242 AND FRSC-320 or permission

x
FRSC 460
FIRE SCIENCE & ARSON
2

The Department Chair may consider other courses for elective approval.

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