Comparative Osteology: Distinguishing human and animal bones in crime scenes

$95.00

June 12, 2024 - 1:00 - 4:00 PM  EST

Webinar

Instructor: Dr. Meredith Tise, Forensic Anthropologist

This webinar is designed specifically for Crime Scene Investigators, medio-legal death investigators, and Major Crimes/Homicide Detectives seeking a comprehensive understanding of distinguishing between human and animal bones in forensic contexts. The course will provide participants with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to identify skeletal remains and differentiate between human and non-human bones.

Topics Covered:

1. Introduction to Osteology:

- Overview of human and animal skeletal anatomy

- Fundamental principles of bone structure and composition

2. Human Bone Identification:

- In-depth examination of human skeletal elements

3. Animal Bone Identification:

- Comparative analysis of common animal skeletal features

- Identifying species and understanding variations in skeletal structures

4. Case Studies and Practical Applications:

- Real-life examples of crime scenes involving human and animal remains

- Class discussions and exercises for participants to apply their knowledge

7. Legal and Ethical Considerations:

- Discussion on the legal and ethical aspects of handling human and animal remains

- Guidelines for proper documentation and reporting

By the end of this webinar, participants will have strong foundational knowledge of the human skeletal system and the differences between human and non-human skeletal remains.  The course blends theoretical knowledge with practical applications, equipping professionals with the skills necessary for thorough and precise forensic investigations involving skeletal remains.

This class is approved for 3 hours of IAI Crime Scene Recertification credits.

Attendance Policy: Students must attend this class to receive a certificate.  Students that have enrolled in the class but need to cancel shall contact Suncoast Forensics at meredith@suncoastforensics.com.  No shows for the class will result in a non-refundable class fee.  This fee will be waived in instances of legitimate emergencies.  If an agency needs to send a substitution in place of a registered student, contact Suncoast Forensics to provide updated student information.

This webinar can only be attended by the individual that has registered for the course. Suncoast Forensics does not permit the watching, listening, broadcasting or distributing of this webinar to any individuals that are not registered for this course.