ANTH-B 426 - Human Osteology

Institution:

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

This course provides an intensive introduction to the human skeleton emphasizing the identification of fragmentary skeletal remains. This knowledge forms the under-pinning for advanced study in forensic anthropology, paleo-anthropology, bio-anthropology and human osteology. Pathological conditions as well as bone growth and development will be studies. This course will consist of three hours of class per week, with both lecture and laboratory time given. You should anticipate at least 20 hours per week of independent laboratory time. There will be a series of practical quizzes, completion of exercises from a lab manual, compilation of an individual osteology notebook that contains class notes and drawings, and a final burial report. PUL=2,3

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iupui.edu

Phone Number:

(317) 274-5555

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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