AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

This module provides an introductory survey of the basic principles of the study of human remains to establish personal identity based on the analysis of the skeletal shape and size, and on the application of demographic reference standards. It also introduces pathological and anatomical variations applied to establishing human identity as well as the traumas useful for estimating the cause of death or peri and post mortem events. The module will also focus on osteological analysis and comparison of bones belonging to different species.

TEACHING METHODS

Students with a physical disability or learning disability certification submitted to the University can find information on support services on the webpage https://unige.it/disabilita-dsa, prepared by the “Office for Inclusion Services for Students with Disabilities and SLD”.

Students may also contact Professor Cristina Carbone (cristina.carbone@unige.it), the DISTAV disability contact person.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

FABIO GIUSEPPE GHIOTTO (President)

VANESSA COSSU

GIULIA CACCIA (President Substitute)

LESSONS

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy