ANTH 505 - Forensic Anthropology

(3 credits)
Prerequisite: ANTH 508
This course will introduce the methods and approaches of the forensic anthropologist. Extensive time will be spent on becoming familiar with the human skeleton – the most important tool of forensic anthropologists. Additionally, we will examine some of the many legal and ethical issues that arise when working with human remains. Class times will include lectures, lab work, some videos and discussion. Offered spring semester.