About ANTH 2410 A
Explores intermediate level topics in biological anthropology. May be repeated for credit with different content. Sample topics include: Bioarchaeology of Identities, Biological Anthropology of Race and Gender, Human Variation. Topics vary by offering; periodic offering at intervals that may exceed four years. Prerequisite: ANTH 1400.
Notes
Prereqs enforced by the system: ANTH 1400. System waitlisting enabled for this section.
Section Description
This course provides an introduction to the field of forensic anthropology, an applied
area of biological anthropology that focuses on the broader scope of human biology,
problems of medico-legal significance, and the cause of death from skeletonized human
remains. Anthropology is, quite literally, the study of what it means to be human. Specifically, anthropologists raise questions about the human condition – our origins, development, behavioral patterns, thought systems, variations, and commonalities.
Section Expectation
The specific aims of this course are:
a. Define the field of forensic anthropology and its influence in medico-legal cases and
studies.
b. Gain a general understanding of human osteology and bone chemistry analysis.
c. Understand the basic concepts underlying the determination of the biological profile,
including sex, age, ancestry, stature and bone chemistry.
d. Identify and describe different types of pathologies including skeletal trauma.
e. Learn important methods and techniques used in forensic anthropology through case
scenarios using real human remains as well as synthetic casts.
f. Critique and compare the reality of forensic anthropology in comparison to the portrayal of this subfield in media and popular culture.
Evaluation
The course grade is the weighted sum of the individual grades earned.
Reading summaries and questions (100 points), class participation and attendance (100),
Biological profile report and presentations (260), pop quizzes (100), forensics in the media (40), mid-term (200), and final evaluation (200). Total = 1,000 Points. The distribution of points for each assignment and for the course is subject to change. Changes will be announced in class and/or posted on Brightspace
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