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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

A collegiate university, Durham University is the founder of the Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology certification course which can be found over FutureLearn. This online History course can be studied for learning the Forensic Science of identification of human skeletons based upon their DNA’s since the dead bodies need specialized techniques that are required for the location of the body and its analysis.

This course will be a guiding tool for forensic techniques for skeletal remains. The Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology certification syllabus has everything ranging from case studies based on real-life incidents, video-based lab sessions, and other 3 dimensional photos, and podcasts that will be the exploration base for primary forensic techniques.

With this Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology training for 6 whole weeks, students can locate the human remains from their gravesites, and from there they can use some insightful techniques to identify their age and their time of death. It will also be possible for candidates to identify Pathology and DNA analysis of the skeleton.

The Highlights

Course on archaeology, and anthropology
6 weeks course held online
Weekly routine sessions
Lectures for 3 hours
FutureLearn certified
Experience studying by self

Programme Offerings

6 Weeks Course
Online Course
3 Hours Weekly Sessions
Certificate of completion
Progress Mapping
Global Classroom
self paced course

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 6279	yes	Futurelearn

Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology Fee Structure

Description	Amount in INR
Limited Access	Free
Upgrade	Rs. 6,279/one-off payment
Unlimited	Rs. 750/month

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Though suitable for all, those who have been pursuing undergraduate forensic courses can consider applying.

Work Experience

Any candidate without any work experience won’t find this course challenging.

Certification Qualifying Details

Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology certification by FutureLearn have to essentially have to complete at least 90% of the course content including assessments.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Anthropology

Here’s a list of all things that candidates are entitled to learn from this forensic course:

Candidates study how archaeology and anthropology can be applied to the use of forensics.
Forensic anthropology and archaeology have evolved over time, and candidates can possess knowledge of these methods.
Different specialists in forensic anthropology have different roles, and candidates can identify these roles in the Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology course.
Candidates will be able to describe the different forensic case studies.
What post-mortem changes are done to the human body can be identified by the candidates.
How potential the scientific methods of locating human bodies from the crime scenes, and their limitations can be evaluated.
Learners can learn about the methods through which skeletal remains are unearthed, and the death cause is stated.

Who it is for

The course seems well-fitted for people who are intrigued by any stream like archaeology and anthropology. This course can also prove to be suited for forensic, crime scene experts like people training in police services or who are undergoing training for both anthropologists and archaeologists. Even forensic undergraduates students who want to pursue Forensic Anthropology and Archaeology at the university level are allowed to participate. Again, if interested candidates are working in human rights or legal departments requiring forensic knowledge can also find the course useful.

Admission Details

The admission details of this course are explained very simply with the help of these steps below:

Step 1: The starting point is to pay a visit to the website of FutureLearn.

Step 2: Then for taking the registration process ahead, candidates need to find the ‘Register’ button.

Step 3: Once this is clicked, it will open up a page where candidates can create their new accounts.

Step 4: The registration requires very little effort which can be done by using a verified email address.

Step 5: Once this process gets over successfully, candidates are officially registered as students of this course.

Application Details

If candidates have a genuine email address then it can be used for registering on the official course website of FutureLearn. Again if the candidates have a real Facebook or Gmail account then the details of those accounts can also be used for the same as there is no application form.

The Syllabus

Introduction
What is Forensic Archaeology and Forensic Anthropology
Summary, Quiz and Discussion

What Happens to Human Bodies in the Ground
Body Location
Excavation
3D Scanning and Documentation
Summary and quiz

The Human Bone Lab
Estimating the Sex of Adult Skeletons
Estimating Age-at-Death of Infants and Juveniles
Estimating Age-at-Death and Stature in Adults
Quiz and Summary

Introduction to Trauma and Pathology
Recording Pathology
Trauma
Forensic Odontology
Quiz and Summary

DNA
Stable Isotopes
Sex determination from the teeth
Quiz and Summary

Burned Bodies
Commingled Contexts
Humanitarian Forensic Action
The Refugee 'Crisis'
Summary and Next Steps
End of Course Test

Instructors

Durham University, Durham Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How many students have volunteered for this programme?

29,100+ students have volunteered for this program.

2: What is the registration fee that needs to be paid for the Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology programme?

There are no registration charges for this online course.

3: Which university is given control of this certification course?

Durham University has control over the content of this certification course.

4: What is the age criterion for the Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology programme?

There is no age criterion for the online programme.

5: Is forensic anthropology a good career option?

If candidates have a fascination with human biology, and are interested in solving crimes then forensic anthropology is one of the best criminology careers for a student.