This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of basic human osteology with an emphasis on structure and function of various bones typically used by forensic anthropologists in human identification and in the investiga-tion of traumatic and sudden deaths. At the completion of this course the student will be well versed in the anatomy, growth, landmarks and surface anatomy of all bone in the human skeleton. They will have completed hands-on experience with handling, measuring, and identifying real human skeleton components. In addition, the methods of recovery and preservation of human skeletal remains will be practiced. 4 cr, 1st sem.