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
Teaching assistant
Evan Lubanszky
evan.lubanszky@mail.utoronto.ca
Term |
Winter 2023 |
Class time |
Friday 2 - 4 pm |
Office hours |
Appointments scheduled with students as needed by e-mail. |
Course details
- Hours: 24L
- Prerequisite: LMP310H1, LMP320H1
- Exclusions: none
- Distribution requirements: Science
- Breadth requirement: Living Things and Their Environment (4)
- Enrolment limits: 35 students
Student evaluation
In-class mid-term exam 50% - short and long answer format
Final exam 50% - short and long answer format
See information on Academic Integrity
Schedule
Date |
Topic |
Instructor |
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January 13, 2023 |
Intro to Forensic Pathology, the forensic autopsy, PM changes, cause and manner of death |
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January 20, 2023 |
Deaths from natural causes; therapeutic complications |
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January 27, 2023 |
Injuries: blunt, sharp, firearms, blast |
Dr. C. Lemieux |
February 3, 2023 |
Asphyxias (including drowning) |
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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 |
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March 3, 2023 |
Midterm exam |
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March 10, 2023 |
Environment Related Deaths |
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March 17, 2023 |
Neurological causes of death, Molecular Autopsy |
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March 27, 2023 |
Injuries associated with transportation/FP potpourri |
Dr. D. Smyck |
March 31, 2023 |
Deaths in custody/Human rights abuses; Ethics |
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TBC April 11 - April 28 |
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