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English
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Course Objectives:
Students will have detailed knowledge on Forensic Anthropology in general:
● Have information on the major topics in science fields
● Acquire a basic knowledge of human skeletal elements
● Student will be encouraged to investigate and ask questions
● Students will learn how to present their work to their class members
● Have up to date information on the latest publications in these topics
Course Content:
This course will explore the field of Forensic Anthropology with its various disciplines. There will be basic introduction to the human skeleton and how it is related to the investigation of human death issues. Basic archaeological methods are applied in forensic investigation, and these take part of the course. The course will cover basic issues of body decay in relation to burial conditions and preservation. The course will cover topics that deals with mass disaster, accidental traumatic deaths.
Course Methodology:
1. Lecture 2. Case Study 3. Demonstration 4. Fieldwork 5. Student Activities/Projects
Course Evaluation Methods:
A. Exam B. Participation/Discussion C. Field Work/Case Study D. Homework/Assignment E. Presentation
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes |
Program Learning Outcomes
|
Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Articulate the interpretation of the forensic evidence. | 1,2,4-10 | 1 | A, E |
| 2. Have a basic understanding of the methodologies applied in the investigation of forensic cases | 1,2,4-10 | 1,2,3,5 | A, E |
| 3. Evaluate information on latest publications and that science is a continuing learning journey. | 1,2,4-10 | 1,2,3,5 | A, E |
| 4. Join in discussions and presentations concerning the different methodologies involved in the preparation of forensic documents. | 1,2,4-10 | 1,2,3,5 | A, E |
| 5. Comprehend and discuss how forensic anthropology with its several disciplines shed light the identification of missing persons. | 1,2,4-10 | 1,2,3,5 | A, E |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topic | Study Materials |
| 1 | General Introduction | Introduction to Forensic Anthropology. Chapter 1. Forensic anthropologists and the medicolegal community. Forensic Anthropology Current Methods and Practice. Chapter 1. Forensic anthropology defined |
| 2 | Forensic Anthropology | Introduction to Forensic Anthropology. Chapter 2. Overview of the human skeleton Forensic Anthropology Current Methods and Practice. Chapter 2+3. Principles of human osteology. Overview of examination methods |
| 3 | Basics of Human Osteology | Introduction to Forensic Anthropology. Chapter 2. Overview of the human skeleton Forensic Anthropology Current Methods and Practice. Chapter 2+3. Principles of human osteology. Overview of examination methods |
| 4 | Is it Forensic or not | Introduction to Forensic Anthropology. Chapter 3. recognizing the medicolegal significance. Distinguishing human from nonhuman bones and teeth. Forensic Anthropology Current Methods and Practice. Chapter 4. Medicolegal significance. Skeletal versus nonskeletal material |
| 5 | Recovery Scene Methods | Introduction to Forensic Anthropology. Chapter 4. the recovery processes employed by forensic anthropologists. location of the human remains and their associated materials Forensic Anthropology Current Methods and Practice. Chapter 6. Recovery scenes. Archaeological method and theory. Detection methods |
| 6 | Estimating Postmortem Interval | ntroduction to Forensic Anthropology. Chapter 5. postmortem interval (PMI). Overview of decomposition. Decomposition and skeletonization Forensic Anthropology Current Methods and Practice. Chapter 5. Principles of forensic taphonomy, decomposition, Postmortem skeletal changes |
| 7 | Initial Treatment and Examination | Introduction to Forensic Anthropology. Chapter 6. Forensic anthropology laboratory . Preparation of remains . Initial Examination . Forensic Anthropology Current Methods and Practice. Chapter 7. Principles of skeletal processing and preparation. Skeletal reconstruction |
| 8 | Documentary | Body Farm |
| 9 | Attribution of Ancestry and Sex | Introduction to Forensic Anthropology. Chapter 7+8. demographic characteristics of ancestry (race or ethnicity), sex. sexing can be done on human bones. anthroposcopically identifiable characteristic Forensic Anthropology Current Methods and Practice. Chapter 8+9. Principles of sex estimation. Morphoscopic sex estimation methods. Principles of ancestry estimation. Morphoscopic (nonmetric) ancestry estimation |
| 10 | Attribution of Ancestry and Sex | Introduction to Forensic Anthropology. Chapter 7+8. demographic characteristics of ancestry (race or ethnicity), sex. sexing can be done on human bones. anthroposcopically identifiable characteristic Forensic Anthropology Current Methods and Practice. Chapter 8+9. Principles of sex estimation. Morphoscopic sex estimation methods. Principles of ancestry estimation. Morphoscopic (nonmetric) ancestry estimation |
| 11 | Estimation of Age at Death and Stature | Introduction to Forensic Anthropology. Chapter 9+10. the chronological age of a person. The Estimation of Age of an Adolescent. secondary centers of ossification. An estimation of stature. Full Skeleton Versus Stature Formulas Forensic Anthropology Current Methods and Practice. Chapter 10+11. Principles of age estimation. Subadult age estimation: Dental methods. Adult age estimation: Pubic symphysis methods |
| 12 | Trauma Identification | Introduction to Forensic Anthropology. Chapter 11. Death, Trauma, and the Skeleton. Cause of Death. Manner of death Forensic Anthropology Current Methods and Practice. Chapter 13. Forces, bone biomechanics, and fractures. Trauma timing. Trauma mechanism |
| 13 | Postmortem Changes and Identification | ntroduction to Forensic Anthropology. Chapter 16. forensic taphonomy. Dismemberment, injury to bone, scavenging by animals. Forensic Anthropology Current Methods and Practice. Chapter 5. Humans as taphonomic agents. |
| 14 | Case studies | Case studies |
Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Textbook | Byers, S. (2017). Introduction to Forensic Anthropology. 5 edition. Pearson Education, Inc. Angi M. Christensen Nicholas V. Passalacqua Eric J. Bartelink. (2019). Forensic Anthropology Current Methods and Practice. Elsevier Inc. |
| Additional Resources | Bowen, R.T., 2009. Ethics and the Practice of Forensic Science. CRC Press, Boca Raton. Boyd, C.C., Boyd, D.C. (Eds.), 2018. Forensic Anthropology: Theoretical Framework and Scientific Basis. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken. Christensen, A.M., Anderson, B.E., 2013. Personal identification. In: Tersigni-Tarrant, M.T., Shirley, N. (Eds.), Forensic Anthropology: An Introduction. CRC Press, Boca Raton, pp. 397–420. Christensen, A.M., Crowder, C.M., 2009. Evidentiary standards for forensic anthropology. J. Forensic Sci. 546, 1211–1216. Christensen, A.M., Passalacqua, N.V., 2018. A Laboratory Manual for Forensic Anthropology. Academic Press, San Diego. |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | YULearn |
| Assignments | YULearn |
| Exams | YULearn |
Assessment
| ASSESSTMENT | ||
| In-Term Studies | Number | Percentage |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 40 |
| Presentation | 1 | 10 |
| Final | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE | 50 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | ||||||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Acquires the basic terms, theoretical point of views and the historical evolution of anthropology. | x | ||||
| 2 | Gains insight into the subfields of anthropology and the unique methods and applications of these fields. | x | ||||
| 3 | Possess knowledge about conducting ethnographic study, which is the basic research method of anthropology, and designs fieldwork accordingly. | x | ||||
| 4 | Formulates questions and evaluates research findings through analytical, critical and creative thinking by utilizing the knowledge and skills of anthropology. | x | ||||
| 5 | Demonstrates adherence to scientific and ethical values in fieldwork and academic research and acts in accordance with these values. | x | ||||
| 6 | Identifies social problems and develops social projects using anthropological theory and research methods. | x | ||||
| 7 | Effectively utilizes current databases, information resources, and information technologies. | x | ||||
| 8 | Designs interdisciplinary studies and participates in study groups by integrating disciplines alongside anthropology. | x | ||||
| 9 | Exhibits social awareness and responsibility, approaching individual and cultural diversities with impartiality. | x | ||||
| 10 | Acquires the ability to think, read, write and orally express English at an academic level. | x | ||||
ECTS
| ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
| Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Mid Term | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Presentation | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final examination | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Total Workload | 137 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,48 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 | ||