Field Anthropology

Year
1

Academic year
2019-2020

Code
02036337

Subject Area
Forensic Anthropology

Language of Instruction
Portuguese

Other Languages of Instruction
English

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face

Duration
SEMESTRIAL

ECTS Credits
4.0

Type
Compulsory

Level
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado

Recommended Prerequisites

Human Osteology.

Teaching Methods

Theoretical exposition, practical classes, field classes.

Learning Outcomes

It is intended that the student become familiar with the techniques of location, excavation and recovery of human remains, thereby gaining the necessary skills to participate in forensic anthropology missions in the field, as well as in archaeological excavations with human osteological remains.

Work Placement(s)

Syllabus

History of forensic archeology and field anthropology. General concepts and definitions.

The importance of records in the scene investigation. Basics of Stratigraphy, Topography and Archeothanatology.

Methods of survey, excavation and exhumation.

Preparation of osteological material for laboratory analysis.

Head Lecturer(s)

Maria Teresa dos Santos Ferreira

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Laboratory work or Field work: 25.0%
Exam: 75.0%

Bibliography

Cox et al 2008. The scientific investigation of mass graves. Cambridge; Cambridge University Press.

Dupras et al 2006. Forensic Recovery of Human Remains, archaeological approaches. Boca Raton; CRC Press.

Groen, Márquez-Grant, Janaway (eds) 2015. Forensic Archaeology: a global perspective. Chichester, Wiley-Blackwell.

Hunter, Roberts, Martin (eds) 1996. Studies in Crime: an introduction in forensic Archaeology. London. B T Batsford.

Hunter, Cox 2005. Forensic Archaeology: advances in theory and practice. London; Routledge Press.