AN T250 - Forensic Anthropology

Institution:

Farmingdale State College

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Description:

This course provides a broad overview of forensic anthropology - an applied field within anthropology - that deals with the analysis of human skeletal remains resulting from unexplained death. We will discuss the full range of problems associated with human skeletal identification and trauma analysis, including data gathering methods, characteristics of the human skeleton, identification of ancestry, age, sex, injury, and recovery methods. Field trips may be required. Prerequisite(s): Any 100 level Sociology or Anthropology course (3,0) 3 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.FARMINGDALE.EDU

Phone Number:

(516) 420-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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