Postmortem Taphonomy in Forensic Science
Understand the processes affecting remains after death.
18 lessons
12h
Advanced
About this course
This course delves into taphonomic changes, which are crucial for estimating the time since death and understanding the circumstances surrounding it. Topics include decomposition, skeletal modifications, and environmental effects.
What you'll learn
- Identify the key stages of human decomposition.
- Analyze how environmental factors influence the taphonomic process.
- Differentiate between ante-mortem, peri-mortem, and post-mortem skeletal trauma.
- Apply taphonomic principles to estimate the post-mortem interval (PMI).
Curriculum
A visual and scientific breakdown of the biological processes that occur after death.
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Dr. Evelyn Reed
Lead Instructor
Dr. Reed is a seasoned web developer with over 15 years of experience building large-scale applications for tech giants.