Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TEEX-0289
Organization's ID:
FSA102
Organization:
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
5 days (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 criminalistics
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to educate law enforcement and non-law enforcement personnel involved in criminal investigations and crime scene analysis, including detectives, investigators, crime scene technicians, forensic technicians, and District Attorneys' investigators. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to recognize, collect, preserve, and identify entomological evidence.

Learning Outcomes:

  • explain what forensic entomology is and how it is used in law enforcement
  • identify the major taxonomic groups and species of arthropods encountered on decomposing bodies
  • compare the environments in which bodies decompose and the arthropods associated with each
  • describe the environmental factors that affect decomposition
  • explain how to collect, preserve, rear, and ship arthropods recovered from human remains
  • apply information learned in the course to demonstrate how to recognize, collect, preserve, and identify entomological evidence

General Topics:

  • Basics of forensic entomology
  • Taxonomy
  • Environments in which bodies decompose
  • Environmental factors that affect decomposition
  • Collecting, preserving, rearing, and shipping arthropods
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials