CMJS 2093 - Forensic Anthropology

Description
Application of human identification methods to skeletal/dental tissues. Topics include human osteology, skeletal aging and sexing techniques,trauma analysis, skeletal recovery, and the evolving role of forensic anthropology in medico-legal system

Pre-Requisite
NONE

3 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
45 contact hours

3 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course students will be able to:

Explain human identification methods and apply them to examples of skeletal / dental tissues.
Explain the history of forensic anthropology in the medical - legal system and predict the future of its in criminal justice.
List and explain the topics contained in the study of forensic anthropology, including human osteology, skeletal aging and sexing techniques, trauma analysis, and skeletal recovery.

General Education Outcomes Supported
N/A

Standard Practices
N/A