Graduate Catalog 2024-2025

FRSC 6100 Forensic Anthropology

In this course, students will review the purposes and applications of anthropological principles to the forensic field. This includes a focus on the recovery, analysis, and interpretation of human remains in forensic contexts. By the conclusion of the course, a student will be able to critically analyze the application of forensic anthropology in real-world scenarios and contribute to the advancement of this important field.

Registration Name

Forensic Anthropology

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

  1. Analyze and interpret human remains and other evidence in order to aid in the identification of and classification of evidence types in the field.
  2. Develop and evaluate advanced techniques for the recovery, analysis, and interpretation of human remains, including forensic facial reconstruction, skeletal analysis, and the use of isotopes and other methods, in order to enhance the accuracy and reliability of forensic investigations.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical considerations and challenges that arise in forensic anthropology, including issues related to privacy, and the treatment of human remains, and develop strategies for addressing these issues in a responsible way.