ANTH 1602 - 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 and side complete and partial adult bones and their features, and distinguish between animal and human bones. Additional topics may include feature analysis to estimate the individual’s profile (age at death, biological sex and stature); tooth development and identification; variation; and the identification of muscle insertion points. This course is 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.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Practicum
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Attributes: DSAS Natural Science General Ed. Requirement, SCI Polymathic Contexts: Science NonSeq.GE. Req., Undergraduate Research

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