Anthropology 281 - Human Identification - (TRACS No. 10203) Turhon A. Murad Spring 2005 Office: Butte 311 Butte 301/Plumas 115 Hours: MWF 9:00-11:00 by appointment T 9-10:50, TR 8:00-10:50 Phone: 898-6193 Required Text: Bass, William. (1995) Human Osteology. Missouri Archaeology Society, Inc Moore-Jansen, Ousley, and Jantz. (1994) Data Collection Procedures for Forensic Skeletal Material, Univ. of Tenn. Recommended: Some material may be found on reserve at the library. Become familiar with the Journal of Forensic Sciences in the library and read the anthropology portion of Vol. 49 (1-5) & Vol. 50 (1-2). General Information: ANTH 281 can fulfill the methods requirement in the Anthropology major and for non-Anthropology majors may be applied to the Certificate in Forensic Identification. Requirements: The will be two comprehensive exams during the semester an one major term paper. In addition, various written, photographic, and laboratory assignments will be required throughout the semester. Policy: Not only is attendance essential but enthusiastic participation is required. No extra credit will be accepted! Grades: Grades will be assigned as A, B, C, D, and F with plus and minus modifiers. A course grade will be based upon the student's exam grades, attendance, participation, and written reports. A single make-up exam will be given on Thursday, May 15, 2005 for anyone who has missed a previous exam. Topics to be covered: Cases as they arrive, Human Skeletal Anatomy including Histology, Standard Forensic Anthropology (Sex, Age, Race, Stature, Uniqueness), Dermatoglyphics, Bitemarks, Scene Recovery, Face/Skull Superimposition. Week of Topic Readings Jan. 25 Introduction Preface, & Appendices Feb. 1 Ethics and the Law As assigned Feb. 8 Recovery: Forensic Archaeology As assigned Feb. 15 Taphonomy & PMI As assigned Feb. 22 AAFS New Orleans Mar. 1 Non-human vs. Human Bass 5 Mar. 8 Exam Mar. 15 SPRING BREAK Mar. 22 Dentition Bass 1 & 4 Mar. 29 Sex & Age Bass 2 & 3 Apr. 5 Ancestry & Non-metrics M & J pp.1-48 Apr. 12 Craniometry (FORDISC & stature) M & J pp. 49 – end Apr. 19 Uniqueness (pathology, occupation & stress) As assigned Apr. 26 Trauma As assigned May 3 Identification As assigned May 10 Reports May 17 Final Exam WeekSEVEN GOALS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY AT CSU, CHICO ARE TO ENHANCE 1. An understanding of the phenomenon of culture as that which differentiates human life from other life forms; an understanding of the roles of human biology and cultural processes in human behavior and human evolution. 2. A positive appreciation of the diversity of contemporary and past human cultures and an awareness of the value of anthropological perspectives and knowledge in contemporary society. 3. A knowledge of the substantive data pertinent to the several subdisciplines of anthropology and familiarity with major issues relevant to each. 4. Familiarity with the forms of anthropological literature and basic data sources and knowledge of how to access such information. 5. Knowledge of the methodology appropriate to the sub-disciplines of anthropology and the capacity to apply appropriate methods when conducting anthropological research. 6. The ability to present and communicate in anthropologically appropriate ways anthropological knowledge and the results of anthropological research. 7. Knowledge of the history of anthropological thought. In addition to Department Goals number 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6, listed above, Anthropology -281 addresses the University’s strategic goals of: 1.) creating and enhancing an innovative, student-centered learning environment; 2.) enhancing academic programs by building a state-of-the-art technological learning environment; and 3.) reaffirming the role of CSU, Chico as an anchor institution to the region as well as to the world-wide