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

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Griffith University

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

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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.

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Prerequisites & Facts

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

Course Topic

Ancient History, Archaeology, Biology and Biotechnology, History, Science, Engineering & Maths

University, College, Institution

Griffith University

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

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

Degree

Certificate

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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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