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IPLUSO 19604

Forensic Anthropology

Forensic and Criminal Laboratory
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    Forensic anthropology involves using a variety of methods and theories about human biology to answer criminal and legal questions. Forensic anthropology is directed towards situations in which corpses are skeletonized, with the primary objectives focused on forensic identification, dating of the skeletonized corpses, and understanding the circumstances of death. The purpose of forensic anthropology aims to identify corpses belonging to skeletonized individuals, often in the context of homicides. This curricular unit provides an introduction to the practice of forensic anthropology. Through alternating lectures and laboratory classes, the course will cover topics such as skeletal biology, diseases and traumas that can be observed in bones, methods used by forensic anthropologists, and the ethical considerations that arise when working with human remains in a medicolegal and forensic context.
  • ProgramaProgramme
    The identification process. Introduction to Forensic Anthropology. The examination of anthropology in the scope of medical-legal experts. Limits and perspectives of the human skeleton as the basis of forensic anthropology. Introduction to Forensic Dental Medicine. Nomenclature in dental anthropology. Positive identification from skeletal remains. Study of bites. Dating skeletonized remains: morphological and quantitative methods.
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    Identify the criteria for sexual diagnosis, estimation of age of death, population affinities and height. Recognize the individualization factors, namely traumatic skeletal injuries. Recognize the importance of dentition for the identification of cadaveric remains.
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    Christensen A, Passalacqua N, Bartelink E (2019). Forensic Anthroplogy: Current Methods and Practice. Hardcover ISBN: 978012815734. Cunha, E. (2011). Antropologia Forense e Investigação Criminal. Investigação Criminal, nº 2, novembro, pp. 202-219. Buikstra, J; Ubelaker, D. (eds). (1994). Standards for data Collection from human skeletal remains. Arkansas Archaeological Survey Research Series. Nº44. Reichs, K. & Bass, W. M. (1998). Forensic Osteology. Advances in the identification of Human Remains. 2 edition. Charles C. Thomas Pub Ltd.  Palmela Pereira C (2012) Medicina Dentária Forense. Lidel. Brkic, H (2021) Textbook of forensic odonto-stomatology by IOFOS (1st edition) Naklada Slap. ISBN: 9789531919401 Iscan & Steyn 2013. The Human Skeleton in Forensic Medicine. 3ed. Charles Thomas. Houck MM. (ed.) 2017. Forensic Anthropology. Advanced Forensic science Series. London; Academic Press.
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    In this curricular unit, the Team-based learning (TBL) methodology is used, with tasks carried out in small groups, allowing the development of the ability to analyze and apply theoretical concepts. In practical classes, the student has prior access to the activities that will be carried out in each class session, which allows for prior reading and preparation. Class session plans are accompanied by a set of questions, to ensure individual preparation, and later discussion of procedures and results.
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    6
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não