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Forensic Anthropology: Skeletal Analysis
Forensic Anthropology: Skeletal Analysis
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Learning Outcome
- Master the fundamentals of the field of anthropology
- Gain a proper understanding of human osteology and how it is used in forensic anthropology
- Get a grip on the understanding of the role of a Forensic Anthropologist
- Learn how to estimate the age and gender of skeletal remains
- Understand how trauma presents on the skeleton
- Deepen your knowledge about the ethical considerations are for forensic anthropology
- Get to know how to record your findings in a expert report using PowerPoint
Description
Forensic Anthropologists use the bones of skeletons to solve criminal cases. Their role involves conducting skeletal analysis and applying techniques used in archaeology, which is a detailed and fascinating process.
If you’re considering a career in this field and are interested in forensics or anthropology, then this course is perfect for you. Through this specialist training course, you will learn just how forensic anthropology works and how a skeletal analysis is conducted. It will show you how to recover bones to determine who died and how to determine the gender and age of the skeletal remains. It will also deepen your knowledge of osteology, and the code of ethics regarding skeletal investigations.
Develop the practical and theoretical understanding you need to fast track your career, and take your first steps towards securing a role in this fascinating field.
Course Design
The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.
You are taught through a combination of
- Video lessons
- Online study materials
Certificate of Achievement
Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme
After successfully completing the course, learners will be able to order an endorsed certificate as proof of their new achievement. Endorsed certificates can be ordered and get delivered to your home by post for only £129.00. There is an additional £10 postage charge for international students.
CPD Certification from One Education
After successfully completing the assessment of this course, you will qualify for the CPD Certificate from One Education as proof of your continued expert development. Certificate is available in PDF format, at the cost of £9, or a hard copy can be sent to you via post, at the cost of £15.
Endorsement
This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an acknowledged lesson. One Education will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example, progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information, please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
Method of Assessment
To assess your learning, you have to complete the assignment questions provided at the end of the course. You have to score at least 60% to pass the exam and to qualify for Quality Licence Scheme endorsed, and CPD acknowledged certificates.
After submitting the assignment, our expert tutor will assess your assignment and will give you feedback on your performance.
After passing the assignment exam, you will be able to apply for a certificate.
Why Study This Course
It doesn’t matter if you are an aspiring expert or absolute beginner; this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with critical skills and an acknowledged certificate attesting to your knowledge.
The Forensic Anthropology: Skeletal Analysis is fully available to anyone, and no previous lessons are needed to enrol. All One Education needs to know is that you are eager to learn and are over 16.
Course Curriculum
| Section 01: Course outline | |||
| Course outline | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 02: The field of Anthropology | |||
| What is Anthropology? | 00:01:00 | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | 01:08:00 | ||
| Section 03: Forensic Anthropology | |||
| Forensic Anthropology | 00:01:00 | ||
| Role of Forensic Anthropology | 01:05:00 | ||
| Section 04: Human Osteology | |||
| Human Osteology | 00:01:00 | ||
| Human Osteology and Skeletal Biology | 01:00:00 | ||
| Supplemental bone identification video lecture | 00:02:00 | ||
| Section 05: Comparative Osteology | |||
| Comparative Osteology | 02:15:00 | ||
| Supplemental comparative osteology video lecture | 00:04:00 | ||
| Section 06: Estimation of sex from skeletal remains | |||
| Estimating sex from skeletal elements | 00:05:00 | ||
| Estimating sex from human remains PowerPoint | 03:00:00 | ||
| Section 07: Estimating age at death from skeletal remains | |||
| Estimating age at death from skeletal remains | 00:01:00 | ||
| Estimate age at death PowerPoint | 02:45:00 | ||
| Supplemental age estimation video lecture | 00:04:00 | ||
| Supplemental age estimation video lecture number 2 | 00:02:00 | ||
| Section 08: Estimating stature, BMI, and MNI | |||
| Estimating Stature, BMI, and MNI | 00:01:00 | ||
| Estimating stature, BMI, and MNI PowerPoint | 00:35:00 | ||
| Section 09: Estimating ancestral affiliation | |||
| Estimating ancestry | 00:02:00 | ||
| Estimating ancestry PowerPoint | 01:35:00 | ||
| Supplemental ancestry estimation video lecture | 00:04:00 | ||
| Section 10: Analyzing bones for trauma | |||
| Analyzing trauma | 00:01:00 | ||
| How does trauma present on the skeleton; Projectile trauma | 03:05:00 | ||
| Sharp force trauma | 00:40:00 | ||
| Blunt force trauma | 01:05:00 | ||
| Supplemental trauma analysis video lecture | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 11: Writing it up! | |||
| Writing it up! How to produce a professional report | 00:01:00 | ||
| Writing it up PowerPoint presentation | 00:45:00 | ||
| Section 12: Ethical Considerations | |||
| Ethical considerations | 00:01:00 | ||
| Physical anthropology code of ethics | 00:55:00 | ||
| Forensic anthropology code of ethics | 00:10:00 | ||
| Ethical code for human rights work | 07:55:00 | ||
| Section 13: Exercise Answers | |||
| Sex estimation exercise key | 00:15:00 | ||
| Age estimation exercise key | 00:05:00 | ||
| Ancestry estimation exercise key | 00:15:00 | ||
| Bone identification exercise key | 00:15:00 | ||
| Trauma exercise key | 00:20:00 | ||
| Section 14: Textbooks | |||
| Supplemental textbook recommendations video | 00:02:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment -Forensic Anthropology: Skeletal Analysis | 3 weeks, 2 days | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Order Your Certificate QLS | 00:00:00 | ||
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