ANTH 2603 - HUMAN SKELETAL ANALYSIS

Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
Make no bones about it--the human skeleton provides a range of information about the individual, such as their biological sex, activity level and health. The extraction of this information rests on the identification of each skeletal element. This methods course traces the development and growth of the human skeleton until it is fully mature. Participants will learn how to: identify complete and fragmentary adult bones; identify complete nonadult bones; and distinguish between animal and human bones. Additional topics may include normal and abnormal variation; the identification of muscle insertion sites and their implications for physical activity; the effect of disease on bone and the methods used to estimate the individual's profile (age at death, biological sex, stature and ancestry). This course is essential for students considering anthropological careers in forensic anthropology, bioarchaeology and paleontology, as well as students pursuing careers in health sciences, biomechanics and biology. The course features lectures and required lab time with written and practical exams.
Academic Career: Graduate
Course Component: Practicum
Grade Component: Grad LG/SNC Basis

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