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Human Osteology

AnthropologyEducation, Social and Behavioral Sciences

Course Description

An introduction to the comparative study of human and other mammalian skeletons as used for identification in forensic and biological anthropology. The course explores various methods of identifying human skeletons (from others) including bone form, age, sex, and state at death. Other topics include dental analyses, bone formation, and preservation.

Components

Lecture

Credits

5

Distribution Area(s)

Social Sciences, Natural Sciences - Biological, Earth, and Physical Sciences

Multicultural

No

Quarterly Offerings

Last Updated

2022-09-01

Formerly Known As

ANTHR 280

CIP Code

45.0201 - Anthropology, General.