The world has been organized to address health and violence as one (One Health and One Violence). This course is the first step to consolidate the concept of "One forensic science", allowing the dissemination and improvement of knowledge of animal sciences, in the forensic field, for all those professionals who are directly or indirectly faced with criminal or civil cases where animals are involved. It also allows them to learn about new specialties that are developing exponentially due to new regulations and laws in favor of animal protection and wellbeing.

Online classes, workshop (presentation and discussion on animal forensic cases), problem-based learning by addressing criminal cases where animals are involved. Field investigation of simulated forensic cases (group activity)

This course is the first step to consolidate the concept of "One forensic science", allowing the dissemination and improvement of knowledge of animal sciences, in the forensic field, for all those professionals who are directly or indirectly faced with criminal or civil cases where animals are involved. It also allows them to learn about new specialties that are developing exponentially due to new regulations and laws in favor of animal protection and wellbeing.

Syllabus: Teaching structure

1. Animals in global criminal acts

1.1. Interaction (benefits and conflicts) of animals with their environment and human life

1.2. How animals can participate in a criminal act

1.3. Cases of animal abuse (physical abuse and neglect)

1.4. Examples of forensic cases with animals

2. Crime scene investigation: evidence importance

3.1. Biosecurity aspects when working with animals

3.2. Actions during the investigation at the scene of the crime

• Perimeter

• Search and marking of evidence

• Documentation: (notes, photography, videography, forensic photography, mapping)

• Collection and preservation of common evidence

• Exhumations

3. Scientific backgrounds for criminal investigations where animal are involved

2.1. Concepts and definitions used in criminal investigation

2.2. Principles of forensic science and their application in a case

2.3. Forensic techniques and auxiliary disciplines: Basic investigative aspects

• Forensic biology

• Forensic chemistry

• Forensic pathology

4. Interdisciplinary investigation of a forensic case

Investigating simulated cases in the field (100% in-person activity in groups) of different complexity and nature. Integrate what you have learned during the course by carrying out field work, photographic documentation, mapping, collecting and preserving samples for forensic analysis.

Learning outcomes

1. Know basic aspects related to animals and their interaction with the environment (positive and negative with the environment and humans)

2. Know the tools that can be used in a forensic investigation

3. Critically, scientifically and informedly analyze the conflicts between animals and their environment during a forensic investigation

4. Become aware of the importance of animal forensic investigation as a means of prevention and conservation of global health

5. Become aware of the importance of animal forensic sciences as another pilar in one forensic science.

6. Stimulate creativity and scientific-professional interest in this topic.

7. Learn to work in a team and develop skills in solving a case, including cultural and social aspects of the participants

Victor Toledo

Flipped classrooms, workshops (presentation and discussion on animal forensic cases), and problem-based learning by addressing criminal cases where animals are involved. Crime Scene Investigation of simulated forensic cases with animals (group activity)

Synchronous (online) for theoretical sessions (12 h) Face to face hours (20 h)

In the event of a selection process, priority will be given to those students who work on topics related to animal/human life/health, criminalistics, criminology, and law. In the event of a larger number of interested parties, the second criterion will be to select those students who are in their final year of courses related to animal life/health and criminalistics.

Report on a simulated in-person forensic case chosen by the student (practical session)

Pre-requisites. Veterinary, medical, criminalistics and law students interested in Forensic Sciences where animals are involved.

From the EUGLOH team at UAH, the course will be disseminated among the EUGLOH partners to invite academics to participate.

Founding by EULOGH.

Course organization: Synchronous (online) for theoretical sessions (12 h) Face to face hours (20 h)