ANTH 370 - Forensic Anthropology

Institution:

Northeastern Illinois University

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Forensic anthropologists have the task of determining the identity of human reamins. This lectur/lab course investigates the wealth of information that can be gleaned from the human skeleton and its elements. The laboratory section will cover stages of bone growth and remodeling, the identification of whole, fragmentary, and burned bones and teethm and the identification of human vs. nonhuman remains. The classroom sectioin will focus on methods of forensic analysis including the determination of age, sex, ancestry, and fingerprint analysis, decomposition variables and rates, and the diagnosis of pathology and trauma. (B)

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.neiu.edu/

Phone Number:

(773) 583-4050

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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