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Course Highlights
Unravel the secrets hidden within the skeleton with Forensic Anthropology: Skeletal Analysis, a dynamic course designed to guide you through the fascinating intersection of biology, archaeology, and legal investigation. Begin your journey with the foundation of anthropology, exploring human osteology and comparative osteology to distinguish and decode skeletal elements. Each bone tells a story—learn how to read it with precision and purpose.
Delve deeper into the technical mastery of Forensic Anthropology as you analyse sex, age-at-death, stature, body mass index, and the minimum number of individuals (MNI). These estimations are vital to identifying unknown individuals and reconstructing life histories. You’ll sharpen your expertise in ancestral affiliation and trauma detection—skills critical to forensic casework and mass disaster identification. Supported by visual guides and practical methodology, every module sharpens your investigative capabilities.
Beyond science, this course teaches you to communicate findings effectively and responsibly. From constructing thorough forensic reports to understanding the ethical boundaries of skeletal analysis, you’ll complete your training equipped for academic, professional, or investigative fields. Whether aspiring to enter forensic science or complement existing credentials, this Forensic Anthropology course offers a thorough, evidence-based pathway into a captivating and essential discipline.
Learning outcome
- Identify human skeletal structures through applied Forensic Anthropology techniques.
- Differentiate between human and non-human bones via comparative osteology.
- Calculate age-at-death, stature, BMI, and MNI from fragmented remains.
- Assess skeletal features for ancestral background interpretations.
- Detect bone trauma linked to violent or accidental events.
- Compile comprehensive forensic reports following ethical standards.
Why should I take this course?
- Discover essential skills central to modern Forensic Anthropology investigations.
- Learn scientifically-backed techniques in skeletal profiling and trauma analysis.
- Gain insight into the ethical challenges facing forensic practitioners.
- Access detailed modules crafted for accuracy and forensic credibility.
- Build a strong portfolio for academic or field-based forensic roles.
Career Path
- Forensic Anthropologist
- Human Osteologist
- Crime Scene Specialist
- Biological Profile Analyst
- Archaeological Field Technician
Requirements
- Passion for biology, anatomy, or criminal science.
- Willingness to engage with real-case forensic scenarios.
- Access to the internet
Curriculum
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Course outline
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What is Anthropology?
00:01:00
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Forensic Anthropology
00:01:00
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Human Osteology
00:01:00
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Supplemental bone identification video lecture
00:02:00
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Supplemental comparative osteology video lecture
00:04:00
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Estimating sex from skeletal elements
00:05:00
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Estimating age at death from skeletal remains
00:01:00
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Supplemental age estimation video lecture
00:04:00
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Supplemental age estimation video lecture number 2
00:02:00
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Estimating Stature, BMI, and MNI
00:01:00
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Estimating ancestry
00:02:00
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Supplemental ancestry estimation video lecture
00:04:00
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Analyzing trauma
00:01:00
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Supplemental trauma analysis video lecture
00:05:00
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Writing it up! How to produce a professional report
00:01:00
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Ethical considerations
00:01:00
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Supplemental textbook recommendations video
00:02:00
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Courses for £49-
Duration:43 minutes
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Access:1 Year
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Units:18
