History and Evolution of Forensic Anthropology

Recommended Prerequisites

None.

Teaching Methods

Theoretical classes and presentation of practical examples.

Learning Outcomes

It is intended that: the students acquire knowledge about the history of the discipline and its evolution; the students understand the generic objectives and scope of Forensic Anthropology. After acquiring this knowledge, the student will be able to study the different areas of action of Forensic Anthropology, its methods, its way of acting in partnership with the other forensic sciences.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

What is a Forensic Anthropology (definition and objectives) and its framework within the forensic sciences. History of Forensic Anthropology. What is the contribution of Forensic Anthropology to society. The current leading scientific forensic associations.

Head Lecturer(s)

Eugénia Maria Guedes Pinto Antunes da Cunha

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Synthesis work: 100.0%

Bibliography

Black S. 2017. History of Forensic Anthropology. In Houck MM. (ed.) Forensic Antropology. Advanced Forensic science Series. London; Academic Press: 5-8.

Cattaneo C. 2017. Forensic Anthropology: an introduction. In Houck MM. (ed.) Forensic Antropology. Advanced Forensic science Series. London; Academic Press: 1-4.

Cunha E, Cattaneo C. 2006. Forensic Anthropology and Forensic Pathology: the state of art. In Schmitt A, Cunha E, Pinheiro J. (eds) Forensic Anthropology and Medicine, comprementary sciences from recovery to cause of death. Totowa; Humana Press: 39-53.

Iscan MY, Steyn M. 2013. The human skeleton in Forensic Medicine. 3^rd ed. Springfield. CC Thomas.

Ubelaker DH. 2006. Introduction to Forensic Anthropology. In Schmitt A, Cunha E, Pinheiro J. (eds) Forensic Anthropology and Medicine, comprementary sciences from recovery to cause of death. Totowa; Humana Press: 3-12.