Postgraduate Course: Forensic Anthropology 2 (FREN11056)
Course Outline
| School | School of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Forensic Medicine and Science |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
http://www.forensicmedicine.mvm.ed.ac.uk/online_courses.html |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The course aims to promote an understanding of the principles of forensic anthropology and how they are applied to the investigation of death and crime. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course the candidate should
- Know the principles of forensic anthropology
- Know how the forensic anthropologist can assist in the identification of human remains
- Understand the basics of the discovery and retrieval of concealed human remains
- Understand the role of the forensic anthropologist in the investigation of mass graves and associated war crimes
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Assessment Information
The modules are accompanied by short answer written assignments (approx 500 words) (40% final grade), online timed multiple choice quizzes (50% final grade) and online discussion forum participation (10% final grade).
10 modules are studied throughout the course. |
Special Arrangements
| Registered students will access this course using their EASE username and password. In addition to the course materials and resources provided on WebCT, candidates will be expected to use internet and published resources during self directed study and research. |
Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Alex Graham
Tel: (0131 6)50 2979
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Course secretary | Dr Scott Bader
Tel: (0131 6)50 2979
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