CRJU 2256 - S- C&TC Homicide Investigation

Institution:

Fairmont State University

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Description:

This course will examine all aspects of performing a thorough and methodical death investigation. The course will address the initial arrival, securing the scene, forensic evidence, follow-up, causes and motives. Suicides, accidental deaths, natural causes, homicide, serial and mass murder will also be examined. Students will learn about the importance of latent prints, blood spatters, rigor mortis, livor mortis, entomology, bite marks, interrogations and current software to aid in an investigation. PR: CRJU 2236.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fairmontstate.edu/

Phone Number:

(304) 367-4000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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