ANTH 414 - Osteobiographical Analysis

Description:
The course is an in-depth and critical analysis of various techniques pertaining to forensic anthropology, osteology, and archaeology. Students will plan, manage, and conduct forensic skeletal analysis of a skeletal project. Findings will be presented. May be repeated for up to 12 credits. 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:

Demonstrate how laboratory investigation is undertaken, including retrodocumentation.
Critically evaluate osteological projects with respect to the suitability of the methods employed.
Be familiar with the standards of an osteobiographical presentation including Daubert criteria for giving evidence in court.
Develop more advanced skills in methods to assess the biological profile, as well as trauma, taphonomy, and pathology.
Critically analyze and discuss the fate of postmortem remains in light of the manner/cause of death as well as the disposal environment.
Apply standard procedure when working on a project and filing out the appropriate documentation.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
10/7/21

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Summer Locations: Ellensburg