AN 420 - Forensic Anthropology

Institution:

Caldwell University

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Description:

This course is an introduction to the basic principles of forensic anthropology, an applied field within the larger discipline of biological anthropology that uses human osteology (human skeletal anatomy), archaeology, and other anthropological research methods to solve problems of medico-legal significance, primarily the determination of personal identity and cause of death from human remains. The course will discuss the application of forensic anthropology to human rights missions, military identifications, and mass fatalities.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.caldwell.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 618-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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