Forensic Anthropology

Catalog description

The application of the techniques used in biological anthropology to the law. Various topics and methodologies related to the identification of human skeletal remains, including the excavation of human remains, estimation of age-at-death and sex, trauma analysis, cause and manner of death, and mass disasters are introduced. Satisfies a major and minor requirement in Anthropology. Satisfies Social-Scientific Thought requirement. Prerequisites & Notes Offered in alternating years.