ANTH 221 - Forensic Ant

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Explores the methods of biological anthropology and archaeology in the analysis of human skeletal remains resulting from unexplained deaths. Students will learn how race, sex, age, stature, and trauma are determined from the human skeleton. Special attention will be paid to the cause and manner of death in fleshed bodies so that students will take away a general knowledge of forensic pathology. Open to all students; taught by lecture and discussion; offered each semester.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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