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ANTHD7 - Introduction to Forensic Anthropology

Course Description

Advisory: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.; *** COURSE DESCRIPTION: An introduction to forensic anthropology which is an applied field of physical anthropology. A comparative and holistic approach is used to interpret human skeletal remains and determine the age, sex, race, time of death, trauma, pathology, for the purpose of identification. Focus on varying areas in which forensic anthropology is used, such as in crime scene investigation, missing person identification, human rights, and humanitarian investigations. Prerequisites : ANTHD001H , ANTHD001.

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition and mandatory fees only. Financial aid may apply. Please contact your local Financial Aid Office for details.

Location

Online

Units

4.0 quarter units

Course Sections

Winter 2026 - Quarter

Jan 5 to Mar 27
crn: 38607
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Elisabeth-Anne Mabie
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (7 days ago)
Section notes:
ANTH-007.-50Z-: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
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Summer 2025 - Quarter

Jun 30 to Aug 8
crn: 13929
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Elisabeth-Anne Mabie
Live Seat Count: 6 available seats - (4 months ago)
Section notes:
ANTH-007.-50Z-: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
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Fall 2025 - Quarter

Sep 22 to Dec 12
crn: 25303
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Elisabeth-Anne Mabie
Live Seat Count: 2 available seats - (7 days ago)
Section notes:
ANTH-007.-50Z-: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
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