ANTH 204 Forensic Anthropology
A survey of archaeological/biological anthropological methods employed by archaeologists and biological anthropologists to investigate and interpret human skeletal remains to uncover causes and circumstances surrounding human death in both archaeological and International Criminal Justice sites. In the Anthropology Department laboratory, students will to learn how forensic scientists analyze the human skeleton (Human Osteology) and interpret clues from human remains. Hands-on, interactive projects will reinforce class concepts; readings will explore basics of forensic science, recent discoveries of human remains worldwide using forensic methods; forensic issues/analytical methods will be studied though various media resources. Students will conduct weekly Internet projects using the vast number of web-sites related to forensic research. Class information will be augmented by field trips to local forensic research facilities (i.e. Smithsonian)