SOC 405 - Forensic Death Investigation

Institution:

Immaculata University

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

Students in this course will learn the fundamentals of medical examinations of death and their relationship to the crime scene. Special focus will be given to the various manners of death and the pathology behind their top listed causes. Students will additionally learn the importance of rigor, livor, and algor mortis as well as various stages of decomposition in determining an accurate timeline of events.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.immaculata.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 647-4400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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