SOC 461 - Death Investigation

Institution:

Saint Louis University-Main Campus

Subject:

Sociology & Criminal Justice

Description:

This course exposes the various forensic disciplines involved in a medicolegal death investigation and teaches the tools and techniques necessary to perform such an investigation. Disseminating this information is also covered. The course teaches the 29 national guidelines in Death Investigation: A Guide for the Scene Investigator. SOC 260, Introduction to Forensic Science is a prerequisite. Registration in this course requires concurrent registration in the Medicolegal Death Investigator Course sponsored by the Pathology department in the School of Medicine.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.slu.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 977-2222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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