FSCI 4850B - ST Forensic Pathology
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43317,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Reza Alaeddini
Email: ralaeddini@ysu.edu
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | Forensic Pathology | Pekka Saukko and Bernard Knight | 978-0340972533 |
Optional Textbook:
This textbook offers an in-depth overview of forensic pathology, focusing on the medico-legal investigation of death. It covers essential topics including postmortem changes, trauma analysis, and the pathology of various causes of death. The book will serve as the primary reference for understanding the practical and theoretical aspects of forensic autopsy and will support classroom discussions and case-based learning.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Syllabus Chapter 1 |
Course Introduction The Forensic Autopsy |
Review Syllabus Review Chapter 1 |
| 8/31 | Chapter 1 (Cont) | The Forensic Autopsy | Complete Syllabus Acknowledgement Review Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Assignment 1 |
| 9/7 | Chapter 1 (Cont) | The Forensic Autopsy | Review Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Assignment 2 |
| 9/14 | Chapter 2 | The pathophysiology of death | Review Chapters 2 Chapter 1 Quiz & Assignment |
| 9/21 | Chapter 3 | The establishment of Identity | Review Chapter 3 Chapter 2 Quiz & Assignment |
| 9/28 | Chapter 4 | The pathology of wounds | Review Chapter 4 Chapter 3 Quiz & Assignment |
| 10/5 | Chapter 5 | Head and Spinal injuries | Review Chapter 5 Chapter 4 Quiz & Assignment |
| 10/12 | Mid-term Exam Chapters 1,2,3,4,5 Chapter 6 |
Mid-term Exam Chapters 1,2,3,4,5 Chest and abdominal injuries |
Mid-term Exam Chapters 1,2,3,4,5 Review Chapter 6 Chapter 5 Quiz & Assignment |
| 10/19 | Chapter 7 | Self-inflicted injury | Review Chapter 7 Chapter 6 Quiz & Assignment |
| 10/26 | Chapter 8 | Gunshot and Explosion Deaths | Review Chapter 9 Chapter 7 Quiz & Assignment |
| 11/2 | Chapter 9 | Transportation Injuries | Review Chapter 10 Chapter 8 Quiz & Assignment |
| 11/9 | Chapter 10 | Burns and scalds | Review Chapter 10 Chapter 9 Quiz & Assignment |
| 11/16 | Chapter 11 | Electrical fatalities | Review Chapter 11 Chapter 10 Quiz & Assignment |
| 11/23 | Chapter 12 | Suffocation and Asphyxia | Review Chapter 12 Chapter 11 Quiz & Assignment |
| 11/30 | Chapter 13 | Immersion Death | Review Chapter 13 Chapter 12 Quiz & Assignment Chapter 13 Quiz & Assignment |
| 12/7 | Exam 2 | Dec 7 Monday 1300-1500 | Exam 2 - Chapter 6 to the end |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.