FORENSIC ENTOMOLOGY

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Course Description

By the end of the course, you should be able to define forensic entomology, understand the scope and application of forensic entomology, recognize some common forensically important insects and arthropods, and know the proper collection methods at a forensic scene. Additionally, you should be able to understand and calculate Time of Insect Colonization (TOC). This course has 5 chapters: (1) Introduction to Forensic Entomology (2) Application of Forensic Entomology (3) Identification of Forensically Important Arthropods (4) Collection of Entomological Evidence (5) Estimation of Time of Insect Colonization. This course is designed for high school or undergraduate students as well as curious public worldwide.

Course Learning Outcomes

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Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 1 hour per week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

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 Syllabus

1. Definition and sub-fields of forensic entomology
2. History of forensic entomology

1. The application of forensic entomology in general.
2. Life cycle of blow flies
3. Insect succession
4. Stages of decomposition

1. Anatomy of Diptera
2. Anatomy of Coleoptera
3. How to differentiate among insect larvae
4. The major families of Diptera in forensic investigations
5. The major families of Coleoptera in forensic investigations
6. Other insects and arthropods associated with decomposition

1. What to collect?
2. Rearing immature insects
3. Preserving immature insects
4. Label
5. Equipment needed for Insect sampling on body

1. What is PMI?
2. Estimating insect growth

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 Course Instructor

PROFESOR MADYA DR HEO CHONG CHIN

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : Blow Flies