APFS 6102 - Forensic Entomology

Forensic entomology is the study of insects in relation to criminal or civil cases. Generally, a forensic entomologist will study blowflies and beetles that are associated with human remains in an attempt to determine time since death estimations. This module will expose students to how insects interact with remains and how they can be of forensic value. This will include identification, collection, documentation, and preservation of insect material at a crime scene. The students will also learn how to rear insects so they can be morphologically identified. Note: Only non-U.S. students residing outside of the United States *and* enrolled in the Master of Science in Applied Forensic Science program are eligible to register. 3 credits.