ANTH 13L

About this course

Introductory laboratory course focusing on scientific methodology to reinforce topics from Forensic Anthropology lecture sections using hands-on technical training. Focuses on the relationship between biology and forensic anthropology, general anthropological method and theory, and specifically in this case on the medico-legal process utilized in forensics with an emphasis on the identification of human skeletal remains and evidence description. Contains exercises in identifying basic human osteology/odontology elements and morphological features. Includes standardized procedures for the assessment of age at time of death, sex, ancestry, trauma analysis, pathology, physical characteristics including height and weight, crime scene analysis, animal scavenging, and identification procedures. Focuses on how laboratory conclusions are utilized in courtroom proceedings during expert witness testimony.

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

Transfer pathways that use ANTH 13L

ASSIST maps ANTH 13L to a requirement in 6 published pathways from Foothill College.

• Leadership StudiesFoothill → Humboldt State
• Bachelor of Science Major in Mathematics with Departmental HonorsFoothill → University of the Pacific
• CSU General EducationFoothill → CSU Stanislaus
• Liberal Studies, Integrated Teacher Education ProgramFoothill → San Jose State
• Liberal Studies, Integrated Teacher Education Program Spanish BilingualFoothill → San Jose State
• Liberal Studies, Preparation for Teaching, (Multiple Subjects)Foothill → San Jose State