ANTH 322 - Forensic Anthropology

(3.00)

This course examines the science and methods of physical anthropology as it relates to medico-legal work done to identify unknown dead found in atypical circumstances. This introductory course in forensic science introduces human osteology and dentition to identify age, sex, stature and ancestry; methods for processing remains and interpreting evidence of trauma; and techniques for estimating the time of death and post-death affects. Be advised that course materials graphically depict trauma-inflicted individuals in states of decomposition.

Course ID: 102209
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite: A “C” or better in one of the following: ANTH 101 , ANTH 302 , BIOL 100 , ARCH 100