ANTH 3220 - Intro to Forensic Anth

Institution:

University of Utah

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Forensic anthropology uses physical anthropology, archaeology, and medical-legal investigation procedures to describe and identify human remains. This course will give students a general understanding of forensic anthropology within the broader context of the forensic sciences. Students will gain basic knowledge of the human skeleton, including dentition and will learn methods for description and identification of human remains. They will also be introduced to case studies that demonstrate the actual practice of forensic anthropology. This course may be taken concurrently with ANTH 3271 (Human Osteology) and it is a prerequisite for ANTH 5272 (Forensic Anthropology).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

01/01/2011 - 08/14/2020 

Institution Website:

www.utah.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 581-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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