ANTH 550 (01) - Introduction to Forensic Anthropology

Intro to Forensic Anth

Durham   Liberal Arts :: Anthropology
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2021 - Full Term (08/30/2021 - 12/13/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   35  
CRN: 13243
This course provides an overview of forensic anthropology, a sub-field of biological anthropology that applies knowledge of skeletal anatomy to problems of medico-legal significance (i.e., identification of human skeletal remains and interpretation of the circumstances surrounding death). This course outlines concepts underlying the recovery and analysis of human remains, the determination of the biological profile (including age, sex, ancestry, and stature), and the interpretation of skeletal trauma and pathology.
Section Comments: Full Title - Introduction to Forensic Anthropology.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Only listed campus in section: Durham
Instructors: STAFF

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/30/2021 12/13/2021 TR 8:10am - 9:30am MURK 102