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In Depth: Autopsy

Grade 10 through Adults

In Depth: Autopsy Preview Video

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To reserve seats at COSI, please call the COSI Call Center at 614.228.2674.

Follow a videotape of an actual autopsy accompanied by live narration by a forensic pathologist. Participants must work through the "case" and solve for cause of death.

The autopsy is shown from the Y-incision to the removal of the brain and is 90-minutes long. Teens, adults, and community groups are welcome. Individual tickets are available for non-school audiences and individuals to watch from COSI's Galaxy Theater (see below).

Teachers will be sent a kit of materials prior to the program. In the kit, teachers will find materials to conduct both pre- and post-visit activities along with booklets for students to use during the program.

Program Cost

  • Individuals at COSI:
    $15     for In Depth: Autopsy only, $28.75 for In Depth: Autopsy AND COSI admission.
  • Groups of 15 or more at COSI:
    $13     for In Depth: Autopsy only, $16 for In Depth: Autopsy AND COSI admission.
  • COSI Members, Teachers, and Chaperones*:
    $13     for In Depth: Autopsy AND COSI admission.
  • Videoconference Audiences:
    $280     per connection (this includes one kit of program materials**).
    Kits include materials for 30 students (additional kits may be purchased for $100 each**).

*Pricing valid for adult chaperones within a 1:5 chaperon to student ratio. Additional adult chaperones above a 1:5 chaperone to student ratio are $13 for In Depth: Autopsy only, $16 for In Depth: Autopsy AND COSI admission.

**Kit includes autopsy photos, toxicology activity, histology slides, final autopsy reports and forensic activity to analyze wounds.

Autopsy Downloads

In Depth: Autopsy is a multi-point program that connects up to 5 schools at one time, including an audience at COSI for groups and individuals. Questions will be asked in a round robin, facilitated format. COSI can accept ISDN or IP connections.

For good video quality, COSI strongly recommends a connection speed of 384kbps or higher.

Dates and Times for In Depth: Autopsy

Reservations for the 2009-2010 school year open July 6 at 8:00am.
All times listed are Eastern Standard Time.

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Supported By

National Youth Leadership Forum

COSI's In Depth: Autopsy program provides high school students with a unique opportunity to explore careers in medicine. Learn about additional opportunities for students to explore medical careers through NYLF's Forum on Medicine.

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