ANT 201 - Forensic Anthropology

1. Historical background and methodology
2. Basics of human osteology
3. Basic objectives of a forensic anthropology investigation
4. The stages of a forensic investigation
5. Using human osteology to help identify the life history of an individual
6. Case of how forensic anthropology can add to our knowledge of the past
7. Case studies of forensic investigation used in recent special cases

1. Conduct forensic examination of human remains using applied physical anthropology principles. (1) 
2. Identify basic parts of human skeletal anatomy. (2) 
3. Explain the importance of establishing forensic context. (3) 
4. Explain and describe the methodology used by forensic anthropologists. (4) 
5. Compare and contrast the various methods used to specifically identify individual skeletal remains. (5) 
6. Use forensic anthropology for prehistoric contexts. (6) 
7. Describe and contrast important forensic investigations using case studies. (7)