ANTH& 236 Forensic Anthropology (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Formerly ANTHR 215 - CCN
Course Description
A course designed to familiarize students with the forensic analysis of human remains. Theoretical and hands-on analyses of human remains within a medicolegal context.
Course Content
A. Identification of bones and teeth
B. Post-mortem interval
C. Forensic archaeology
D. Metric and non-metric analyses
E. Sex determination
F. Stature determination
G. Age at Death
H. Biological Ancestry
I. Pathology and Trauma
J. Ethics in Forensic Anthropology
Student Outcomes
1. Successfully identify the bones and teeth of the human skeleton.
2. Explain taphonomic indicators.
3. Demonstrate proper procedures for the recovery of human remains.
4. Describe the techniques and tools utilized in the analyses of human remains.
5. Apply forensic techniques in the identification and interpretation of human remains.
6. Interpret and describe pathology and trauma on decedent.
7. Integrate an ethical approach and cultural respect when conducting forensic analyses.
Degree Outcomes
Natural Sciences: Graduates use the scientific method to analyze natural phenomena and acquire skills to evaluate authenticity of data/information relative to the natural world.
Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to exchange messages in a variety of contexts using multiple methods.
Lecture Contact Hours 40
Lab Contact Hours 20
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 60
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