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ASM275: Forensic Anthropology
– 4 credits
Survey of the role of forensic anthropologists, from the crime scene to the courtroom. Course focuses on how skeletal analysis can aid in medicolegal investigations, especially by identifying aspects of the life history of unknown individuals and by reconstructing events that took place at crime scenes. Covers both the legal aspects of forensic practice and the underlying biological basis for evidence obtained from skeletal remains. Examines applications of forensic anthropology in mass disasters, human rights investigations, and the deciphering of historic cases. Lab activities designed to illustrate techniques and principles central to the discipline. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: SB, SG
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28934
Mesa: Dobson Campus
SC 29
Hybrid
01/13 –
05/09
Spring 2025
M
12:00PM – 2:00PM
- A. Alvrus
Class Started
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Notes
- Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Students may contact instructor at: annalisa.alvrus@mesacc.edu
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ASM275: Forensic Anthropology – 4 credits
Survey of the role of forensic anthropologists, from the crime scene to the courtroom. Course focuses on how skeletal analysis can aid in medicolegal investigations, especially by identifying aspects of the life history of unknown individuals and by reconstructing events that took place at crime scenes. Covers both the legal aspects of forensic practice and the underlying biological basis for evidence obtained from skeletal remains. Examines applications of forensic anthropology in mass disasters, human rights investigations, and the deciphering of historic cases. Lab activities designed to illustrate techniques and principles central to the discipline. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: SB, SG
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28934
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Mesa: Dobson Campus
SC 29 |
Hybrid
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01/13 –
05/09
Spring 2025 |
M
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12:00PM – 2:00PM
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Class Started
Contact Enrollment Services for Registration Assistance |
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