ANTH 315 - Forensic Anthropology Theory and Practice

Unit(s): 4

This course explores the theories underlying forensic anthropology and how they are put into practice. Topics include a history of the discipline; professional responsibilities in the autopsy suite and courtroom; taphonomy and the estimation of time since death; techniques and contexts for positive identification; and depictions of forensic anthropologists in popular culture. Examination of case studies at local, national, and international scales.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE area B2 and upper-division or graduate standing, or consent of instructor.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Teaching Mode: Face-to-Face Grading: Student Option