ANTH 5520 - Forensic Anthropology

Institution:

Western Michigan University

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Description:

The study of biological anthropology as it applies to the legal system. Primary emphasis will be on skeletal and dental identification, facial reconstruction, and analysis of time since death. Courtroom procedures and responsibilities of the expert witness in the legal system will be covered. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Junior standing, 12 hours of anthropology, and ANTH 2500 or consent of instructor. Notes: The prerequisites to 5000-level courses are: Junior status and 12 hours of course work in anthropology, including the specified prerequisite for each class. Credits: 3 hours

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wmich.edu

Phone Number:

(269) 387-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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