ANT 6640 - Forensic Anthropology

3 Semester Hour(s)

This course is a broad overview of forensic anthropology, the application of the science of physical anthropology to the legal process. Students will learn the techniques used by forensic anthropologist to identify human remains, both skeletal and decomposed. Topics include the determination of age, sex, ancestry, stature, and unique features of a decedent from the skeleton and how these are used to establish a positive identification. An overview of trauma and other pathological conditions of the skeleton show how forensic anthropologist can provide information to help determine the cause and manner of death. Classes will be a combination of lecture and laboratory exercises.