ANT 215 - Introduction to Forensic Anthropology

Institution:

Harper College

Subject:

Description:

Studies the field dealing with human skeletal remains resulting from unexplained deaths. Both osteology (bones) and odontology (teeth) will be investigated. Students will learn the techniques involved including: basic human skeletal analysis, preliminary examination methods, burial aspects, distinguishing human from animal remains, identifying the sex of an individual, estimating the age of death, calculating stature, trauma analysis of different types (e.g., blunt, sharp, projectile), as well as various related topics. (NOTE: Although skeletal lab materials will be provided, no soft tissue will be examined.)

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.harpercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(847) 925-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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