Forensic Anthropology Field Lab Hosting Summer Courses

KENNESAW, Ga. (Mar 25, 2021) — Kennesaw State University's Forensic Anthropology Field Lab is hosting five courses for Summer 2021 as a part of the annual Forensic Fridays Professional Education series for law enforcement, mediocolegal, and investigative professionals. The courses do not fulfill standard undergraduate credit hours.

• Search and Recovery Basics | June 11 | 8 hours
  Successful recovery of human remains requires the
  right training. Learn proper search techniques for
  multiple environments, mapping and documentation
  methods, and procedures for efficient coordination of
  present parties. This course has both classroom and
  field components
• Death and Decomposition | June 25 | 8 hours
  Designed for medico-legal professionals who need an
  introduction or refresher on the processes of death
  and decomposition. Learn the physiological processes
  involved, estimation of time-since-death, basic forensic
  entomology, and body photography. This course has
  both classroom and field components.
• Human Bone Identification | July 9 | 8 hours
  The recognition of human bone is vital to locating
  missing or deceased persons in a variety of
  environments. Learn to distinguish human and animal
  remains, identify the natural processes that degrade
  bone, and estimate time-since-death of skeletal
  remains. Handle actual forensic cases and examples of
  remains to consolidate and practice the material.
• Introduction to Forensic Anthropology and
  Clandestine Grave Recovery | July 22 - 23 | 16 hours
  Learn how anthropologists determine forensic context,
  develop the biological profile, assess trauma, and
  estimate time-since-death. The latter portion of the
  course is designed to introduce you to the procedures
  of clandestine grave identification, excavation, and
  recovery. This course has both classroom and field
  components. 
• Special Topics in Human Remains Recovery | July 30  | 8 hours
  The proper recovery of human remains is key to
  investigating fire-related deaths. Join us for this year’s
  Special Topics course and gain scene-based experience
  in the recovery of burned remains from common
  scenarios. Students must have a minimum 16 hours
  of FAFL coursework to register. This course has both
  classroom and field components.

Who Should Enroll?
Law enforcement and other medicolegal professionals. Registration restrictions apply.

Click here to register or call 470-578-6765 for more information.