ANTH 314 - Forensic Anthropology

    Recent Professors
    Amanda Barnes
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    Not published
    Prerequisite
    ( ENGL C1000 or ENGL 1A ) or (ENGL C1000H or ENGL 1AH) or AMLA 1A and Admission to the BS in Histotechnology
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course provides an introduction to the field of forensic anthropology, with a focus on the scientific analysis of human remains in medico-legal contexts. Students will learn about the methods and techniques used in the identification of human remains, including bone analysis, facial reconstruction, and DNA analysis. Topics covered include the history of forensic anthropology, the ethics and legal issues surrounding the discipline, and the role of forensic anthropology in criminal investigations, war crimes, mass fatalities, and unexplained deaths. This is an upper-division course for students who have been accepted into the HTL bachelor's degree program.