Rated 4 out of
5 by
ebolte from
Only one lectureI really liked the lecturer, as she was engaging and funny and brought great expertise to the material. But there is only one lecture! I was so looking forward to the rest of the lectures and there are none to watch.
Date published: 2021-03-26
Rated 5 out of
5 by
SharonCz from
Great first lecture but where are the rest?I really enjoyed the intro and the first lecture. The professor is a good speaker and story-teller and the topic is fascinating. Who should I contact to request that the rest of the lessons of this course be made available?
Date published: 2021-03-06
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Marlee from
Wonderful SpeakerMs. Murray’s lectures are well given. She explains thing to where you understand. I find myself putting off house work because I want to keep going on to the next lecture. She adds a little humor every now and then. She’s definitely not boring! And I love her clothes.
Date published: 2021-02-09
Rated 4 out of
5 by
InterDance from
Course has disappeared?Terrific 1st lecture, unfortunately the rest have been taken off for some reason. What a shame.
Date published: 2021-01-06
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Carol Ashby from
Fascinating topic with great instructor-get it!I heartily recommend this course for anyone interested in the science and procedures of forensic analysis. For anyone writing novels where crime scenes are part of the plot, this course is superb for learning how things are actually done in the field and in the lab. The instructor combines knowledge of the field with a presentation style that I thoroughly enjoy. I watch Great Courses DVDs when I work in the kitchen, and this one actually makes me look forward to doing the dishes. I will watch many of the lectures more than once.
Date published: 2020-11-13
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Big ben from
very will presentedDr. Murraiy is an excellent speaker. Every word is clearly understood and she seldom hesitates or stumbles. The mix of subjects is very interesting.
Date published: 2020-08-23
Rated 5 out of
5 by
souther girl 1211 from
OutstandingThe Professor was extremely knowledgeable in the subject matter and presentation was excellent. Interesting to learn how television gets it wrong and then learn the correct procedure. Really enjoyed the sample cases!! Highly recommend if you are interested in forensics.
Date published: 2020-04-27
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bud20 from
Covers a lot of material accurately.Enjoying the lectures. Topics addressed well presented.
With nearly 30 years in the field, I guess I was 'forensic' before it was cool! I find forensic science to be a fascinating subject that incorporates law, ethics, psychology, history, and technology, as it aids our global community.
ALMA MATER
University of Cincinatti
INSTITUTION
Mount St. Joseph University
About Elizabeth A. Murray
Dr. Elizabeth A. Murray is a forensic anthropologist and also Professor of Biology at Mount St. Joseph University, where she teaches doctoral-level human gross anatomy and undergraduate-level anatomy and physiology, as well as forensic science. She earned her bachelor's degree in biology from Mount St. Joseph University and her master's degree in anthropology and Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Biology from the University of Cincinnati. Most of Professor Murray's forensic casework has been in Ohio and Kentucky, where she has participated in hundreds of investigations. She is one of fewer than 100 anthropologists certified as a Diplomate by the American Board of Forensic Anthropology. Professor Murray has been honored with the Sears-Roebuck Foundation Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership Award, and she twice earned the Clifford Excellence in Teaching Award. She has served as an instructor for numerous organizations, including the U.S. Department of Justice, the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, and the International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners. Her television appearances include National Geographic's Buried Secrets, Discovery Health's Skeleton Stories, The New Detectives, and Forensic Files. Her book Death: Corpses, Cadavers, and Other Grave Matters was named one of the top ten summer titles for students by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Her 2012 book, Forensic Identification: Putting a Name and Face on Death, was recently selected as one of the outstanding books of 2012 by the prestigious National Science Teacher's Association.
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