Overview
Description
Methods in skeletal biology: evaluations of taphonomy, post-mortem interval, positive identifications, trauma, skeletal biology, and estimations of the biological profile. Laboratory analysis of osteological material, discussion of how methods are applied.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years
Terms
fall
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- perform skeletal analyses involved in bioarchaeology and forensic anthropology.
- critically evaluate methods within the field of biological anthropology.
- apply these methods in research and casework.