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FSE. 260 Embalming I

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Course Description

This course introduces the phenomenon of death relative to the human body. It includes the processes of preservation, restoration, and sanitation in treating the dead human body. The course outlines the legal and social aspect of embalming, the use of anatomical systems in preservation and the application of chemical preservatives to slow decomposition.

Units: 4
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Lab hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: FSE. 212
Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in, FSE. 250
Transfer Credit: CSU