ANT 265: Introduction to Forensic Anthropology

In this course, students will explore the role of the Forensic Anthropologist, the legal implications of applying scientific scrutiny to death investigation, the theory and methods used to interpret dental and skeletal data, and the strategies necessary for identifying human remains. The application of scientific methods in the investigation of homicides, mass disasters, and human rights cases means that the Forensic Anthropologist plays a crucial role in the analysis of evidence and the communication of these results to members of law enforcement. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

 offered in the daytime offered in the daytime offered in the daytime

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

 offered in the daytime offered in the daytime offered in the daytime

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/29/23

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Description Hours
Credits 3
Lecture Hours 45
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 0
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 45

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