ANTH 390N - Topics in Anthropology

Institution:

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Topic: Human Osteology. An introduction to the methods and theory of human osteology, bone histology, pathology, biomechanics and taphonomy. Osteology lecture topics include age, sex, stature and ancestry estimation, the problems of commingling and differential disease diagnosis. The lab component provides hand-on skills. The course investigates how the forensic anthropologist can apply skills to human rights and police investigations and the nuances distinguishing theoretical approaches of forensic anthropology and bioarchaeology.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umd.umich.edu/

Phone Number:

(313) 593-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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