Written in Bone: An Introduction to Forensic and Bio-archaeology

Online Course

Future Learn
Written in Bone: An Introduction to Forensic and Bio-archaeology

What is the course about?

Written in Bone: An Introduction to Forensic and Bio-archaeology
The course Written in Bone: An Introduction to Forensic and Bio-archaeology is an online class provided by Griffith University through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Learn to use human skeletal analysis to read and uncover the story behind human remains, using three sites from around the world.

Course description
  • Discover what’s written in the bones of human skeletal remains
  • 2 weeks
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  • Through human skeletal analysis, we are able to read the story behind a skeleton and tell the sex, age and ethnicity of the person who passed away.
  • On this course, you’ll gain an introduction to some of the key techniques and approaches that are used in human skeletal analysis.
  • You’ll use case studies to uncover their stories and explore some of the ethical issues that surround the analysis of human remains.
  • Principles and tools of forensic and biological archaeology
  • Legislative requirements for the discovery of human skeletal remains
  • Using craniometrics, isotopes, DNA and Carbon 14 to read human skeletal remains
  • Sensitivities involved in working with human skeletal remains
  • Role of Indigenous partnerships in the archaeological recovery of human skeletal remains
  • Explore three sites from around the world
  • Describe the basic principles of four techniques used to analyse human skeletal remains
  • Identify legislative requirements governing the discovery of human remains
  • Discuss the ethics of working with human remains
  • Explain the importance of context to the forensic or archaeological recovery of human remains
  • Reflect upon the role of technology, context and culture in reading the stories of human skeletal remains
  • This course would suit anyone interested in forensic archaeology or anthropology. It may be of particular interest to students of archaeology, and those involved in police work, or with investigating human remains.
  • Griffith University
  • Griffith University was created to be a different kind of university—challenging conventions, responding to trends and pioneering solutions through innovative teaching and research.

Prerequisites & Facts

Written in Bone: An Introduction to Forensic and Bio-archaeology

Course Topic

Personal Success, Teacher Training, Teaching & Academics

University, College, Institution

Griffith University

Course Skill Level

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

Degree & Cost

Written in Bone: An Introduction to Forensic and Bio-archaeology

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / Griffith University you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
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Written in Bone: An Introduction to Forensic and Bio-archaeology
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