ANT-130: Bones, Bodies and Detection

Course Description

An introduction to the methods and techniques used by forensic anthropologists to identify and recover human remains and establish circumstances of death. Using case reports and skeletal materials, students explore how anthropologists work with other disciplines to estimate age, gender, ethnic affiliation, stature, traumatic injury and pathologies. Students will develop analytical and critical thinking skills needed to reconstruct events surrounding the life and death of individuals both ancient and modern. Three class hours. (SUNY-SS)

Prerequisites

ANT 101 or permission of instructor .

ANT-130 Sections for Summer 2012

With the following scheduling option(s)

1 Section Offered

ANT-130, Section 550

CRN #61742
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

Daniel Tyree

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureBrighton Campus
Building 11, Room 306
Jul 9th, 2012 – Aug 18th, 2012Monday, Wednesday
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building 11, Room 306
Date(s) Jul 9th, 2012 – Aug 18th, 2012
Day / Time Monday, Wednesday
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm