PPT-Forensic Entomology Insects as evidence

What do they do Forensic entomologists apply their knowledge of entomology to provide information for criminal investigations A forensic entomologists job may include Identification of insects at various stages of their life cycle such as eggs larva and adults. Bud and Patti . Bertino. Forensic Entomology . is based on:. Insect life cycles. Knowledge of length of stage of development. Predatory food chain on corpse. Gases produced by decomposing bodies draw insects, not blood. Entomology is the Study of . Insects. Insect Biology. Insects are the most diverse and abundant forms of life on earth.. There are over a million described species- more than 2/3 of all known organisms . Interesting Facts about Insects . Learning Objectives. 1. Define entomology.. 2. Describe why entomology is important.. 3. Define the role of insects in society.. 4. Identify . careers . in entomology.. An Introduction. Biol450. http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQjclpf39fua3S8EiCx4Qq5Ley_Zt0ylOJABgHSS1fcV5jewg2zyw. An Introduction to Forensic Entomology. What is forensic entomology?. What are the stages of decomposition?. Insects as Evidence. Warning: Some material in this presentation and related videos may be too graphic for some people. . What do they do?. Forensic. . entomologists. apply their knowledge of entomology to provide information for criminal investigations.. Part 1 of 2. Leafhopper. Hemiptera – Simple - Suck. All Insects ID. June Beetle. Coleoptera. Chewing. Complete. All Insects ID. Oriental Cockroach. Blattodea – Simple - Chew. All Insects ID. Cabbage Looper. Images from: . www.afpmb.org/military_. entomology. /usarmyento/files/Army. Entomology. .ppt . /. Forensic Entomology. Insects as Evidence. Warning: Some material in this presentation and related videos may be too graphic for some people. . a. Compare and contrast the history of scientific forensic techniques used in collecting and submitting evidence for admissibility in court (e.g. . Locard’s. Exchange Principle, Frye standard, . . . b. Distinguish and categorize physical and trace evidence (e.g. soil).. c. Determine the proper techniques to search, isolate, collect, and record physical and trace evidence. . SFS2. Students will use various scientific techniques to analyze physical and trace evidence.. Mike Smith, Professor of Entomology 785-532-4700 cmsmith@ksu.edu 128 Waters Hall (Please see the syllabus for office hours.) ENTOM 312 General Entomology Why Should I Care About Insects ? General Entomology entomology. is?. Objective. Learn what entomology is and what the three types of entomology are.. Forensic Entomology. Entomology. What is entomology?. Entomology is the scientific study of insects!!!. Determining postmortem interval (PMI) using . necrophagous. insects (or other arthropods).. Carrion-eating insects often associated with human remains.. Invertebrates are pretty successful!. Numbers of different species. study bees, ants, beetles, termites, mosquitoes, and other insects, as well as other related animals (known as arthropods), such as spiders and Why Study Insects?Insects are all around us. There are Big . Willy and Lil’ . Birk. Description of Serologist . Determination of the type and characteristics of blood, blood testing, bloodstain examination, and preparation of testimony or presentations at trial are the main job functions of a forensic serologist, who also analyzes semen, saliva, other body fluids and may or may not be involved with DNA typing..