Bones, Bugs & Forensic Science
ANTH-245-01
Binghamton University
- Semester
- Summer 2026
- Instructor
- Abagail Breidenstein
- Start Date
- 05-26-2026
- Total Credits
- 4
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This course provides an introduction to the scientific principles, methods, and historical development of forensic science in criminal investigations, with particular emphasis on forensic anthropology alongside DNA analysis, fingerprinting, entomology, toxicology, and other forms of physical evidence to be examined in a lab. Designed for non-science majors, the course introduces fundamental aspects of scientific reasoning, such as observation, data collection, and evidence evaluation, while situating forensic practice within its legal, ethical, and historical contexts. Students will also explore the limitations of forensic methods and compare real-world forensic science with its portrayal in popular media.
Course Area: Anthropology
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Dates: 05-26-2026 - 06-29-2026
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