ANTH 412 - Forensic Anthropology

Institution:

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

An introduction to the application of physical anthropology in forensic investigations. Emphasis is given to the role of the forensic anthropologist within the environment of a medical examiner's office. Topics include the osteological assessments of age, sex, race, stature, trauma, pathology, taphonomy, and the estimation of the postmortem interval, combining lectures, readings, and anatomical laboratory exercises to understand the medicolegal importance of the human skeleton. Spring and Fall. Prerequisite: 3 hours Anthropology or approval of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utc.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 425-4111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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