FSCI 301 - Accident/Suicide Death Investigation

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

FORENSIC SCIENCE

Description:

An exploration of accidental deaths which includes motor vehicle, fire, drowning, overdose, industrial, medical misadventure and falls. Each type of death will be examined in detail relevant to the forensic investigation and the scope of the problem both locally and nationally. Students will be exposed to various methods of suicide, understand the patterns and reason along with the role of the forensic investigator. Special topics include Russian roulette and the significance of suicide notes. Course Objectives (1) Apply general investigative techniques to an accidental or suicide investigation. (2) Identify the many methods of suicide and what to look for at the death scene. (3) Dissect the reason why people commit suicide. (4) Identify what is needed in a motor vehicle accident investigation.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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