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Course Info

  • FORENSIC ENTOMOLOGY

FORENSIC ENTOMOLOGY

About this Course

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 Syllabus

Syllabus Info
INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC ENTOMOLOGY
1. Definition and sub-fields of forensic entomology
2. History of forensic entomology

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

Forensically Important Insects and Arthropods
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

Collection and Preservation of Entomological Evidence
1. What to collect?
2. Rearing immature insects
3. Preserving immature insects
4. Label
5. Equipment needed for Insect sampling on body

Estimation of Time of Insect Colonization
1. What is PMI?
2. Estimating insect growth

Frequently Asked Questions

Course FAQ
Q1 : What kind of insects that you expect to see most at a death scene?
A1 : Blow Flies