Forensic Anthropology Laboratory Manual

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Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2008-01-01
Publisher(s): Allyn & Bacon
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Summary

Designed to accompanyIntroduction to Forensic Anthropology: A Textbook, Third Editionby Byers (Allyn & Bacon, 2007) this laboratory manual provides students in academic laboratory courses hands-on experience with the major processes of forensic anthropology. This unique, step-by-step workbook introduces students to all the procedures of the forensic anthropology protocol while providing even, balanced coverage of the core topics. Tear-out exercise worksheets reinforce the methodologies of forensic anthropology and enhance student comprehension. Each chapter contains detailed explanations of the terminology, osteological features, and measurements needed to understand each of the topics covered. Chapters may be covered in one session or multiple sessions and lists of basic and optional lab materials are provided in chapter openers, enabling instructors to tailor each lab to the resources available. Helpful notes to instructors are provided at the end of each chapter.

Table of Contents

Introduction Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials
Basic Instruments and Their Use
Metric System and U.S. Measure Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets
Basics of Human Osteology and Odontology Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials Basic Terms
Bones and Features of the Skull
Axial Skeleton and Thorax
Appendicular Skeleton: Upper Limbs
Appendicular Skeleton: Lower Limbs
Human Odontology Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets
Establishing the Forensic Context Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials
Distinguishing Bone versus Nonbone
Distinguishing Human versus Nonhuman Remains
Distinguishing Contemporary versus Noncontemporary Remains Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets
Recovery Scene Methods Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials
Surface-Deposited Body (Outdoor)
Interred Body (Outdoor) Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets
Estimating Time Since Death Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials
Estimating Postmortem Interval Using Decomposition
Estimating Postmortem Interval Using Animal Scavenging
Estimating Postmortem Interval Using Deterioration of Clothing and Other Materials Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets
Initial Treatment and Examination Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials
Reconstructing
Sorting
Reassembly
Inventorying Remains Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets
Attribution of Ancestry Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials
Attributing Ancestry Using Cranial Anthroposcopy
Attributing Ancestry Using Cranial Metrics: Interorbital Indexes
Attributing Ancestry Using Postcranial Anthroposcopy and Osteometry Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets
Attribution of Sex Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials
Attributing Sex Using Pelvic Anthroposcopy

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