ANTH 414 - Forensic Anthropology: Cold Case Analysis

Description:
The course explores the recovery and examination of skeletal remains through practical experience in the recovery of buried remains. Students will plan, manage, and conduct a forensic skeletal analysis of a cold case. Findings will be presented. May be repeated for credit. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: ANTH 110, ANTH 310, ANTH 315, and permission of the instructor.

Credits: (6)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Critically analyze and discuss the fate of postmortem remains in light of the manner/cause of death as well as the disposal environment
Deliver a report on forensic case analysis
Prepare a forensic case report in an appropriate style and format.
Effectively present an expert report of a forensic skeletal case analysis under courtroom conditions.
Demonstrate how laboratory investigation is undertaken in a forensic case.
Conduct a thorough search of evidence involved in a mock burial.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/19/04

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