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ASM 275: Introduction to Forensic Anthropology Section 37790 TTH 10:30-11:55 am Location: SB 185 INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Lisa Marsio Office: FOB 125 Phone: 480.425.6794 Email: [email protected] Office hours: Monday by appointment; Tuesday/Thursday 7:30 – 8:30 am; Wednesday: 10:30 – 11:30 am; Friday by appointment COURSE DESCRIPTION: Forensic anthropology is an applied subfield of biological anthropology that seeks to recover, identify, and evaluate human skeletal remains within a medico-legal context. This course provides a broad overview of forensic anthropology. Students will learn: to identify bones and teeth of the human skeleton; recovery techniques and initial treatment of forensic material; the techniques used by forensic anthropologists to determine such factors as age, sex, ancestry, and stature from the skeleton; how pathological and occupational markers can help identify skeletal remains; how to estimate time since death; and how forensic anthropologists interpret skeletal information to determine cause of death. Students will also become familiar with the application of forensic anthropology to issues of human rights, mass fatalities, and military identifications. ***This course will not make students competent to carry out forensic anthropological investigations but it will engender an appreciation for the field of forensic anthropology *** COURSE COMPETENCIES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Define terminology related to forensic anthropology Identify ethical issues related to forensic anthropology Describe the connection between anthropological method and theory and interpreting forensic data Explain the basic objectives of a forensic anthropology investigation Identify the stages of a forensic investigation Describe how human osteology can help identify the life history of an individual Explain how forensic anthropology can add to our knowledge of the past Describe how forensic knowledge can be used in special cases, such as mass disasters, historical mysteries, etc. 9. Learn how to commit the perfect crime. HAVE FUN! REQUIRED BOOK: Maple, W. (1995) Dead Men Do Tell Tales: The Strange and Fascinating Cases of a Forensic Anthropologist (available at Amazon for under $20.00) COURSE POLICIES ATTENDANCE POLICY: The best way to know what material is covered in class is to attend class. While I will not take off points for absences, excessive absences (including coming late and leaving early) that appear to be impacting class performance and grades will be addressed and student may be dropped from the class. Please make every effort to be ready to pay attention when class starts- coming in late is distracting for everyone. Should you come in late or leave during class, please do so quietly (no slamming of doors, etc.). Please do not just disappear from the course, if you appear on my final roster, but have not been attending, you will be given an “F.” Regardless of your grade up to that point, not taking the last exam will result in either an “F” or a “W” for the course. NOTE: assignments/labs completed in class cannot be made up, so an absence may directly affect your grade. Take home assignments will be marked down 5 points for each day late. THIS IS A NO B$LLSH$T ZONE – RESPECT IS KEY. o Respect for yourself, your classmates and your instructor Disruptive Behavior o “Disruptive behavior” means conduct that materially and substantially interferes with or obstructs the teaching or learning process in the context of a classroom or educational setting. o Disruptive behavior includes conduct that distracts or intimidates others in a manner that interferes with instructional activities, fails to adhere to a faculty member’s appropriate classroom rules or instructions, or interferes with the normal operations of the college. o Examples of disruptive behavior in the classroom include, but are not limited to: Making loud and distracting noises Monopolizing classroom discussions Talking when the instructor or others are speaking Using cell phones, pagers, iPads, or any other personal electronic device Inappropriate or inordinate demands for time and attention Exhibiting erratic, irrational behavior Persisting in speaking without being recognized Behavior that distracts the class from the subject matter or discussion Refusal to comply with faculty direction Repeatedly leaving and entering the classroom during class without authorization Making hostile remarks to or about other students in the class, other groups of people or the instructor (Examples: “I hate this class.” “Shut up!”) Targeting individuals with disparaging comments because of their membership in a particular group o Class policies and possible penalties for exhibiting disruptive behavior: Be on time to class, do not leave during class and stay until instructor releases class. Don’t do any of the stuff listed above Don’t use your computer in class unless I give you written permission Don’t record lectures unless I give you written permission Adjustments/Penalties include, but are not limited to, the following: 10 Point penalty for text messaging, surfing the web, etc. Student asked to move seat in classroom or asked to leave class Student loses points on assignment Student referred for disciplinary action COMPUTER & AUDIO TAPING POLICY: Unless you have a documented disability or written permission from the instructor, NO computers or audio taping are allowed in class. REQUIREMENTS and GRADING: Each student is responsible for the material covered in lecture & labs. Class meetings will consist primarily of lecture. However, several classes will incorporate lab activities or videos. In some cases, there will be video worksheets to fill out while watching the video. There are twothree reading assignments, in which students will read an article OUTSIDE of class, and then answer questions about the article. Grades will be assigned on the basis of three exams (each worth 115 points), 9 reading assignments/video worksheets (each worth 10-15 points) and 4-5 labs (four are worth 40 points; one is worth 60 points). No exams are cumulative, except concerning material that is relevant throughout the course. Exams are a combination of multiple choice questions and short essays. Material for the exams will come from lectures, labs and assigned reading. NOTE: a missed exam will require the student to take a cumulative exam at the end of the semester. No make-up is allowed for the last exam. A standard formula for determining final grades is used: A: 90-100%; B: 80-89%;C: 70-79%; D: 60-69%; F: below 60%. Please note: This syllabus and assignments may be modified during the course of the semester to fit the particular circumstances of this class. COMMUNICATION via email will take place ONLY through Canvas. Often when students email me from private accounts, they go into junk (especially if your email is Partygrrrl18) or contain viruses. I will not respond to emails that come from private accounts. Conversely, I will ONLY email you through Canvas (which is your official Maricopa Gmail address). It is your responsibility to check your email on a regular basis. Not getting my email will not be an excuse for missing an assignment, announcement, etc. ACADEMIC CONDUCT IN COURSE: I take issues related to academic honesty very seriously. Acts of academic dishonesty on the part of any student will result in failure of the course. Such acts are defined in the current catalog, and include plagiarism, cheating, fabrication and falsification. Make sure you understand and avoid these behaviors. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: Please be advised that your continued enrollment and participation in this class implies that you have read and accepted the terms and conditions of this syllabus. Also please be advised that you are responsible for being aware of and in compliance with the college policies included in the college catalog and the student handbook. DISABILITIES: I will make any reasonable accommodations for limitations due to disabilities, including learning disabilities. If you have a documented disability and require specific accommodations, you will need to contact the Disability Resources and Services Office located in SC 125. They will provide you with the appropriate paperwork for me. You must do this ASAP as no accommodations can be given without (adequate) prior notice. EXTRA CREDIT/SPECIAL PRIVILAGES/EXCEPTIONS: Any extra credit opportunities will be offered to the class as a whole. Extra credit is designed to help boost a borderline grade; not to replace missed assignments. Please do not ask for individual consideration. NO EXCEPTIONS TO CLASS POLICY WILL BE GIVEN ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS. COURSE SCHEDULE: Note that this schedule is TENTATIVE & may be modified to accommodate the pace of this class. Week 1: Lecture: Class Introduction; History of Forensic Anthropology Week 2: Lecture: Human Osteology Lab #1: Osteology (due in class 9/18) Week 3: Lecture: Crime Scene Investigation: Forensic Content and Recovery Methods Movie: “Body Detectives” Week 4: Lecture: Crime Scene Investigation: Decomposition; Skeletal Analysis: Ancestry and Stature Movie: “Music Hall Bones” Other: Exam Review (time permitting) Week 5: Exam #1: Tuesday, October 7th Lab #2: Ancestry and Stature Week 6: Lecture: Skeletal Analysis: Sex & Age Week 7: Lab #3: Sex and Age Movie: “Desert Bones” Week 8: Lecture: Positive Identification Other: Possible Guest Lecturer Week 9: Lecture: Cause of Death Other: Exam Review (time permitting) Exam #2: Thursday, November 6th Week 10: Lecture: Cause of Death (finish) Veteran’s Day, Tuesday November 11th (No Class) Week 11: Lecture: Postmortem Changes to Bone; Applied Forensic Anthropology: Military and Human Rights Lab #4: Trauma and Taphonomy Week 12: Lecture: Mass Disasters Movie: “Written in Bone” Thanksgiving, Thursday November 27th (No Class) Week 13: Lecture: Prehistory and History Other: Exam Review (time permitting) Week 14: Lab #5: Sherlock Bones (time permitting) Finals Week: Exam #3: Thursday, December 16th (9:30 am) SCC GENDERAL EDUCATION “WOVeN” STATEMENT: General Education enhances students’ abilities to critically analyze information and ideas and effectively communicate in Written, Oral, Visual, and Numerical form. General Education is WOVeN through the curriculum at Scottsdale Community College.