ANTH 550 (01) - Introduction to Forensic Anthropology

Intro to Forensic Anth

Durham Liberal Arts::Anthropology
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 35 
Term:  Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
CRN:  12034
Grade Mode:  Letter Grading
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.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Instructors:  Samantha McCrane

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2024 12/9/2024 TR 9:40am - 11:00am HS G21