ANTH 361: Forensic Burial Recovery

Course Description

This course introduces students to the methods and theories surrounding the recovery of human remains and associated artifacts from clandestine burials. Topics covered include approaches to searching for burials including the use of cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar, methods for recovering canid scavenged remains, approaches to searching for skeletal remains mixed in leaf litter, mapping, approaches to dealing with comingled remains, approaches to fatal fire recoveries, methods for detecting bones submerged in water, and excavation techniques. Students will be required to attend two day-long Saturday sessions during the semester to practice simulated burial recovery. Cross-listed: ANTHRO 361/CRIM JUS 361. Prerequisite: CRIM JUS 199