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.

Office address: Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, 25 Morton Shulman Ave

Evan Lubanszky

Term	Winter 2023
Class time	Friday 2 - 4 pm
Office hours	Appointments scheduled with students as needed by e-mail.

In-class mid-term exam 50% - short and long answer format

Final exam 50% - short and long answer format

Date	Topic	Instructor
January 13, 2023	Intro to Forensic Pathology, the forensic autopsy, PM changes, cause and manner of death	Dr. Maliha Khara
January 20, 2023	Deaths from natural causes; therapeutic complications	Dr. Jayantha Herath
January 27, 2023	Injuries: blunt, sharp, firearms, blast	Dr. C. Lemieux
February 3, 2023	Asphyxias (including drowning)	Dr. Tyler Hickey
February 10, 2023	Toxicological COD	Dr. R. Ndikumana
February 17, 2023	Child Abuse and Elder Abuse	Dr. L. Kocovski
February 20 - 24, 2023	Reading week
March 3, 2023	Midterm exam
March 10, 2023	Environment Related Deaths	Dr. Magdaleni Bellis
March 17, 2023	Neurological causes of death, Molecular Autopsy	Dr. Maliha Khara
March 27, 2023	Injuries associated with transportation/FP potpourri	Dr. D. Smyck
March 31, 2023	Deaths in custody/Human rights abuses; Ethics	Dr. Christopher Ball
TBC April 11 - April 28	Final exam