ANT 332: Introduction to Forensic Anthropology

3 credits

An overview of the principles of forensic anthropology using physical anthropology in the solving of crimes. Topics covered include the types of death and trauma, causes and means of death, the process of decomposition and, skeletonization, identifying human bones, traces, and traumatic injuries to bone, the varieties of physical populations, DNA analysis, and the reconstruction of identity. Offered every 3rd Spring (2017, 2021).

Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.