ANTH 2130 - Introduction to Forensic Anthropology

Institution:

Central New Mexico Community College

Subject:

Description:

This course will introduce you to the field of forensic anthropology, its main concepts, and their application in the broader medico legal system. This will include discussion of the structure of the medico legal system, the organizational hierarchy of death investigation, the role and ethical responsibilities of the forensic anthropologist, an introduction to the information that is provided by anthropological analysis and the methods used to obtain this information, the importance of the chain of evidence, the role of expert testimony, the importance of research, and the steps of designing effective research projects.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Reading and Writing Skills 2

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Previously ANTH 2251. Read more.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cnm.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 224-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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