ANTH 17 - Introduction to Forensic Anthropology

Institution:

California State University-Sacramento

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Description:

Overview of forensic anthropology - an applied field of biological anthropology. Forensic anthropologists answer questions of medicolegal significance by applying techniques designed for the analysis of human skeletal remains. Includes the full range of problems associated with human skeletal identification and trauma analysis. These problems serve as a model for understanding the broader aspects of applied anthropology and its role working with law enforcement agencies, human rights issues, and ethical considerations. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csus.edu

Phone Number:

(916) 278-6011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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