ANTH 209 - Forensic Anthropology

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Wellesley College

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Description:

Van Arsdale The identification of human remains for criminological and political purposes is widespread. This course explores issues in the identifica-tion and interpretation of human bones including methods for determining sex, age, stature, and ancestry as well as for identifying patholo-gies and anomalies. The course will pay particular attention to those anatomical elements, both soft tissue and bones, that aid in the re-construction of individuals and their lifestyles. In addition, the course explores search and recovery techniques, crime-scene analysis, the use of DNA in solving crimes, and the role of forensic anthropology in the investigation of mass fatalities from both accidents and human rights violations. It also addresses ballistics and the use of photography in forensic investigation. The course will include a weekly lab com-ponent focused on human osteology and skeletal analysis. Prerequisite: None Distribution: Natural and Physical Sciences Semester: Fall Unit: 1.0

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wellesley.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 283-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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