FORS 255 - Forensic Homicide Investigation

Institution:

South Puget Sound Community College

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Description:

Application of various forensic fields related to the crime of murder, including: physical evidence common to all crimes of violence; crime scene considerations; forensic/anthropological considerations in time of death determination; differentiating various force injuries; differentiating natural and unnatural reasons for death; reconstructive psychological evaluation; and the use of psychological profiling. Heavy emphasis on medicolegal terminology, wound pattern recognition, and application of specific forensic, psychological and investigative techniques. Prerequisite: foRS 101 or PSyC 265.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.spscc.ctc.edu

Phone Number:

(360) 596-5241

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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