YESCI 159 - Forensic Dissection and Anatomy Lab (Age 14-17)

You could be the next CSI medical expert in this unique forensic lab class! Modeling a human autopsy used by pathologists, conduct a detailed dissection of a preserved fetal pig. Investigate all the organs and organ systems, examine slides of tissue types, and learn to suture incisions. Understand the techniques of forensic anthropologists to solve a mystery of some "found human bones". Become a forensic botanist by dissecting and observing the anatomy of flowers to solve a murder mystery. Activities will also include films, microscope work, and field trips to U of U medical and/or science labs, and opportunities to meet with real pathologists/forensic specialists. You will even get to take home your very own dissection kit for future studies!