BIO 395-01 - Advanced Special Topic: Methods in Forensic Entomology

2 credits (Fall)

Forensic entomology entails the utility of insects in litigation, including criminal investigations. By tracking colonization and succession of insects to a corpse, scientists can approximate the location and time of death of a body. Students will explore the identity and biology of insects that colonize a corpse throughout the various stages of decomposition. This methods-based course emphasizes application of biological concepts from cellular to ecological levels, and underscores the interaction of biology and society.

Prerequisite: BIO 252.
Note: Meets August 24 to October 12. Half semester deadlines apply
Instructor: Villarreal