Anthropology 403 DDH, Room K10
Dr. Robert M. Yohe II, Instructor MW, 6:00 - 8:05 p.m.

Office hours: MW, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Office: DDH, Room BB204

Course Description

Forensic anthropology uses the skills of the biological anthropologist and the archaeologist and applies them to present-day mysteries: the identification of badly decomposed bodies and fragmentary skeletal remains that are frequently beyond the expertise of pathologists and medical examiners.  In this course the student will learn human skeletal anatomy and how to determine approximate age, sex, stature, health status, and trauma from skeletal materials.  They will also learn how to excavate and document appropriate crime scenes using both forensic and archaeological protocols.

Prerequisite

Students enrolled in this course should have successfully completed course work in biology and/or biological anthropology and have a basic understanding of human anatomy.

Student Evaluation

There will be a midterm (100 points), five quizzes (20 points each), a class project (100 points), and a final examination (100 points).  The quizzes will be hands-on, laboratory practical examinations, as will be most of the midterm and final examinations.

Student Project

Each student will be required to produce a 15-page research paper by the end of the quarter.  The bibliography should be in American Journal of Physical Anthropology or Journal of Forensic Sciences style.  The topic should be related specific to advances or methodology in forensic anthropology or human skeletal analysis.


Required Texts

Forensic Anthropology Training Manual by Karen Ramey Burns.
Human Osteology (2^nd Edition) by Tim White.