Forensic Human Identification module (CA42001)

This module builds on the knowledge from Forensic Osteology CA41001 and runs in conjunction with CA42002. You will become familiar with the current and past practices used to establish human identity as applied by Forensic Anthropologists and analyse their suitability. Practical sessions with the adult skeletal collection, seminars, workshops and real case scenarios are used to bring the subject to life and give you a true understanding of how this works in real cases. Our case active staff will lead you through critical analysis of the subject allowing you to review what methods are appropriate for different situations.

As part of the module you will learn:

• How to write a forensic report.
• How to plan and carry out skeletal analysis.
• How to identify human and non human bone.
• How to work as a group to develop your learning in labs.
• How to critically analyse journal articles.
• How to interact with professionals and give clear advice.
• How to read and apply methodologies.