ANTH 322 - Forensic Anthropology (3)

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.

Grading: Graded
Course ID: 102209
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite: ANTH 101, ANTH 211, ANTH 302, ARCH 100, BIOL 101, or BIOL 141 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.