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Semester:	Spring 2026
Number:	0103-390-001
Instructor:	Kristen Hartnett-Mccann
Days:	Tuesday Thursday 1:40 pm - 2:55 pm
Note:	Traditional In-Person Class
Location:	Garden City
Credits:	3
Course Materials:	View Text Books
Description:	This course explores the roles of Forensic Anthropologists through case studies and discussions of contemporary issues, including crime scene responses, biological, and trauma profile determinations from the skeleton. Further, it addresses contemporary challenges such as human rights investigations, mass fatalities, and the ongoing difficulties with identifications of border crossing fatalities.
Learning Goals:	After successful completion of the course, students will have a thorough understanding of the roles of a forensic anthropologist in today’s medicolegal setting. Students will obtain a better understanding of the types of cases under the purview of a forensic anthropologist and will have the opportunity to see real-world case examples through lectures, photos, case reports, videos, professional contacts, and court testimony transcripts. *The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.