BIO 345 - Forensic Entomology

This course examines the role of insects in the investigation of crime. Prior knowledge of insects or crime scene procedure is not required. Topics include: use of insects in establishment of post mortem intervals (PMI), forensically important insect species, procedures for recovering entomological evidence from a crime scene and analysis of entomological data used in civil and criminal investigations.

Credits: 4

Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)

Prerequisites: BIO 113 (minimum grade of C-) AND BIO 260 (minimum grade of C-) AND CHEM 150