| CODE | 105334 |
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| ACADEMIC YEAR | 2022/2023 |
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| MODULES | This unit is composed by: |
| TEACHING MATERIALS | AULAWEB |
In the last years scientific disciplines have been more and more used in the forensic and investigative process. Among the different disciplines biology plays a fundamental role in violent crimes against people, against wild animals and the environment. From this perspective the understanding of the forensic process and the way in which biologists and naturalists can be involved in answering to the investigative questions (6Ws) is an important element in the career and portfolio of a student.
The module aim is to provide the student, also with case studies, a general view about the biological approach to the forensic process. The module will present both the teoretical and practical aspects of the forensic biological investigation focusing on:
1) definition of the"forensic process" and illustration of the biological/natural sciences applicable to the investigations;
2) importance of insects, animals and DNA in the forensic investigation;
3) the importance of forensic botany in violent crimes and in the analysis of poisons and drugs;
4) role of forensic mycology in the PMI estimation and in the analysis of toxines.
Office hours: Specific questions will be answered at the end of the scheduled classes, in addition students may book an appointment by e-mail (stefano.vanin@unige.it)
Office hours: Students are received after booking an appointment by telephone (010 353 8240) or e-mail (mirca.zotti@unige.it).
Office hours: Agreed directly with the teacher by e-mail (laura.cornara@unige.it).
STEFANO VANIN (President)
LAURA CORNARA (President Substitute)
MIRCA ZOTTI (President Substitute)
The final mark will be the average of 4 independent assesments, one per each CFU, 3 calls during the winter period and 3 during the summer.
Because of the COVID-19 emergency check regularly the module website.
Details about the assesments and the evaluation process will be explained by the lectureres during the teaching period. The assesment about the zoological topic will be a written report in order to test the ability of the student to apply the acquired knowledge to a realistic scenario. Other assesments woud be written exams, test or oral examinations. Oral examinations will allow the lecturer to verify the ability of the students to present in a clear, critical and professional way the theoretical components of the different components of the module
Because of the COVID-19 emergency check regularly the module website.
| Date | Time | Location | Type | Notes |
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| 24/01/2023 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto + Orale | |
| 31/01/2023 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto + Orale | |
| 07/02/2023 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto + Orale | |
| 14/02/2023 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto + Orale | |
| 20/06/2023 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto + Orale | |
| 27/06/2023 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto + Orale | |
| 11/07/2023 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto + Orale | |
| 19/09/2023 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto + Orale | |
| 25/01/2023 | 09:30 | GENOVA | Orale | |
| 08/02/2023 | 09:30 | GENOVA | Scritto | |
| 13/06/2023 | 09:15 | GENOVA | Scritto | |
| 27/06/2023 | 09:15 | GENOVA | Scritto | |
| 11/07/2023 | 09:15 | GENOVA | Scritto | |
| 25/07/2023 | 09:15 | GENOVA | Scritto | |
| 21/09/2023 | 09:15 | GENOVA | Scritto |