Forensic Anthropology

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to the field of forensic anthropology, which includes forensic archaeology (search, recovery, and interpretation of outdoor scenes) and forensic osteology (laboratory analysis of human remains). Lectures, readings, and hands-on activities will be used to present the history, key theoretical issues, and methods of each topic area. The interactions between forensic anthropology, law enforcement, the medicolegal system, and related forensic specialties will be emphasized. Students who successfully complete this course will have a solid foundation for advanced coursework and hands-on training in the investigation of outdoor scenes and human remains. BIOLOGY 2340 or BIOLOGY 2140 2240 are recommended prior to this course. Components: Class Prereqs/Coreqs: P: FORENSIC 1320 and BIOLOGY 1650 Typically Offered: Fall