BIOSM 4450 - Field Wildlife Forensics

Summer. 1.5 credits.

Prerequisite: one semester of college-level biology or equivalent. Offered in Maine at Shoals Marine Laboratory on Appledore Island.

W. Lord, R. Kenney, W. Rodriguez, I. Sidor.

Forensic science represents the unique merging of scientific insight and the law. Forensic Science for Marine Biologists provides a field-oriented introduction to the forensic science domain and the utilization of marine biology within the justice system. Students receive comprehensive instruction concerning the recognition, documentation, collection, and preservation of physical evidence. Additionally, students develop practical incident response, scene management, and forensic teamwork skills.