"When did it happen?" is one of the most critical questions in any wildlife death investigation. Answering it requires field ecology, entomology, chemistry, and toxicology — disciplines that rarely sit in the same room, let alone in the same investigator.
This 3.5-day hands-on course at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences puts you in the role of a forensic investigator working a real wildlife carcass case study. From initial field recovery through to the final expert presentation.
You work through the full pipeline: determining the Post-Mortem Interval (PMI) using biological and chemical methods, volatile organic compound (VOC) profiling, and forensic toxicology to establish cause of death. When you leave, you will know not just what happened — but when, and how to prove it.
Identify key necrophagous insect species at crime scenes. Use morphological and life cycle analysis to reconstruct colonisation timelines. Apply DNA isolation techniques for molecular-level species identification. Integrate entomological data with local climate variables to calculate Estimated Time of Death (EOD).
Analyse volatile organic compounds released during decomposition. Create and interpret VOC profiles to refine the PMI estimate with chemical precision.
Secure and analyse biological samples to detect poisons and environmental toxins. Determine whether death was natural, accidental, or the result of deliberate poisoning.
Spots are strictly limited to 16 participants. Selection is based on professional profile and motivation — not first-come, first-served.
Reserve Your Spot — Module 03 →Deadline: 30 June 2026 · info@wildlifeforensic.com