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Human Osteology

Anthropology Education, Social and Behavioral Sciences

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

2025-2026 Offerings

Distribution Area(s)

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

Course Fee List

Effective Term

Fall 2022

Formerly Known As

ANTHR 280