LMP415H1 - Forensic Pathobiology 24L
Course description
A thematic review of the major scientific areas and research controversies in forensic medicine.
The approach is mechanistic analysis and evidence-based medicine.
Classical forensic medicine is critically analyzed with emphasis on experimental methods to resolve controversies.
We also explore how the justice system utilizes medical and scientific data.
Course coordinator
Office address: Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, 25 Morton Shulman Ave.
Office address: Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, 25 Morton Shulman Ave.
Teaching assistant
June Li
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Term |
Winter 2022 |
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Class location and time |
Friday 2 - 4 pm PB255 |
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Office hours |
Contact instructors |
Course details
- Hours: 24L
- Prerequisite: LMP340H1, LMP350H1/permission of department
- Exclusions: none
- Distribution requirements: Science
- Breadth requirement: Living Things and Their Environment (4)
- Enrolment limits: 35 students
Student evaluation
Mid-term exam 50% - short and long answer format
Final exam 50% - short and long answer format
See information on Academic Integrity
Schedule
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Topic |
Instructor |
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January 14, 2022 |
Intro to Forensic Pathology, the forensic autopsy, PM changes, cause and manner of death |
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January 21, 2022 |
Deaths from natural causes; therapeutic complications |
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January 28, 2022 |
Injuries: blunt, sharp, firearms, blast |
Dr. C. Lemieux |
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February 4, 2022 |
Asphyxias (including drowning) |
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February 11, 2022 |
Toxicological COD |
Dr. M. Khara |
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February 18, 2022 |
Child abuse and Elder Abuse |
Dr. L. Kocovski |
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February 25, 2022 |
Reading week |
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March 4, 2022 |
Midterm exam |
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March 11, 2022 |
Environment Related Deaths |
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March 18, 2022 |
Unexplained Deaths – SIDS, SADS, SUDEP |
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March 25, 2022 |
Forensic Anthropology/ Identification |
Dr. A. MacNeil |
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April 1, 2022 |
Injuries associated with transportation/FP potpourri |
Dr. D. Smyck |
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April 8, 2022 |
Deaths in custody/Human rights abuses; Ethics |
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TBC |
Final exam |
Recommended reading or text book
There is no required text, however, we recommend following standard textbooks as references
- Robbins and Cotran Pathological Basis of Disease
- Forensic Pathology, DiMaio and DiMaio
- Knight’s Forensic Pathology
- Simpson’s Forensic Medicine