Human Osteology (309-0-20)
Instructors
Erin Beth Waxenbaum Dennison
847/491-4818
1810 Hinman Ave., Room #A54A, EV Campus
Waxenbaum is a physical anthropologist and skeletal biologist specializing in human evolutionary biology, variation as well as human growth and development. She is also trained as a forensic anthropologist and currently serves as the Forensic Anthropologist for Cook, DuPage, McHenry and Champaign Counties.
Meeting Info
ANTHRO Lab A58 - 1810 Hinmn: Fri 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Overview of class
Knowledge of human osteology forms the basis of physical and forensic anthropology, bio-archaeology, paleoanthropology and clinical anatomy. This course will provide an intensive introduction to the human skeleton; particularly the identification of complete and fragmentary skeletal remains. Through this course, you will be exposed to techniques for identification and classification of human skeletal anatomy through hands-on, dry laboratory sessions. Additional time outside of class is available and may be required to review practical materials.
Registration Requirements
Juniors & Seniors - Instructor consent. Email: e-waxenbaum@northwestern.edu
Teaching Method
Seminar
Evaluation Method
Class attendance is mandatory. Many topics discussed in this course are only briefly covered in the text; these will be supplemented and reinforced with practical examples in class. There will be weekly quizzes (60% of final grade) and 1 cumulative, final exam (40%). The format for quizzes and test will be discussed the first day of class. No make-up exams will be given for exam unless the student can exhibit to the instructor circumstances beyond their control. The lowest quiz score for each student will be dropped before computing the final grades for the course.
Class Materials (Required)
"White & Folkens. 2005. The Human Bone Manual. Burlington: Elsevier Academic Press.
978-0120884674"
Class Attributes
Natural Sciences Distro Area
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for Juniors & Seniors
Add Consent: Instructor Consent Required