CMRJ402 - The Pathology of Death Investigations
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This course will examine contemporary practices for investigating sudden, unexpected and violent death. Two major topics will be explored: the first focusing on the manner of death (the social circumstances under which the death occurs), the second focusing on the cause of death (the particular material actions which result in death).The following types of deaths will be considered: asphyxial, blunt and sharp force, firearms, natural causes, mass disaster, child abuse, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and suicide. Estimating the postmortem interval and identification of human remains will also be considered. It is recommended that students take CMRJ306 before enrolling in this course.
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Schedule of Classes
| 09/26/11 - 02/26/12 |
03/05/12 - 04/29/12 |
Winter 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
| 10/31/11 - 03/25/12 |
04/02/12 - 05/27/12 |
Spring 2012 Session B - 8 Week session |
| 11/28/11 - 04/29/12 |
05/07/12 - 07/01/12 |
Spring 2012 Session I - 8 Week session |
| 12/26/11 - 05/27/12 |
06/04/12 - 07/29/12 |
Spring 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
| 01/30/12 - 06/24/12 |
07/02/12 - 08/26/12 |
Summer 2012 Session B - 8 Week session |
Course Materials
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Stateside & Canadian Students: The e-book is available via the Online Library and the access information is provided in the classroom. If you wish to purchase the hard copy text, you may do so through the bookseller of your choice.
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Online Library E-book Note
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Spitz and Fisher's Medicolegal Investigation of Death: Guidelines for the Application of Pathology to Crime Investigation, 4th Ed - E-book available in the APUS Online Library
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0398075441
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Charles C Thomas Publisher, Limited, 2005
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Werner U. Spitz, Daniel J. Spitz
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$110.50
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