ANTH 3380: Forensic Anthropology
Forensic anthropology is the recovery and analysis of human skeletal remains for modern legal inquiry.  Forensic anthropologists investigate mass disasters, political atrocities, and suspicious deaths around the world. This course is an overview of the field of forensic anthropology illustrated with real forensic cases. No prerequisites.

ANTH 3381: Forensic Osteology
The foundation of forensic anthropology is the study of the human skeleton.  This is an intense review of normal skeletal anatomy, normal variation, growth, and histology of the human skeleton.  No prerequisites.

ANTH 4382: Forensic Techniques
The process of developing a biological profile for the human skeleton includes the determination of sex, age at death, race, stature, and pathology such as sharp force, blunt force, and ballistic trauma. Prerequisite: ANTH 3381 (Forensic Osteology) completed with a grade of “C” or higher.

ANTH 4383: Forensic Identification
The analysis and writing of professional forensic anthropology reports.  Students will work on cold cases in the laboratory to prepare new biological profiles of unknown victims. Prerequisite: ANTH 4382 (Forensic Techniques) completed with a grade of “C” or higher.

ANTH 4381: Paleopathology
The study of diseases and maladies of ancient populations.  The course will survey the range of pathology on human skeletons (including trauma, infection, tuberculosis, syphilis, leprosy, anemia, metabolic disturbances, arthritis, and tumors. Prerequisite: ANTH 3381 (Forensic Osteology).