Transcript Forensic Anthropology

By: Tegan Schneider
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Forensic anthropologists identify human
remains to help in the detection of crime
& support their evidence in court. In the
future, forensic anthropologists will use
robotics and advanced tools to identify
bones quicker & have more accuracy in
the crime solving process.
A forensic anthropologist
supporting her evidence in
court.
What They Do
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Forensic anthropologists identify a
skeleton & discover evidence of foul
play. They also work to find the age, sex,
ancestry, stature, & unique features from
the skeleton. Anthropologists also help
in locating and recovering suspicious
remains.
Anthropologist assisting in recovering
remains.
Tools
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The tools anthropologists use are very
common, like a camera to take pictures
of the crime scene. They also use
trowels and brushes to prevent damage
to the deteriorating tissue of the
decomposing body.
Anthropologists also use
microscopes
What It Is
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Anthropology is the science of applying
physical anthropology to the legal
process. Anthropologists apply the
standard scientific techniques developed
in physical anthropology to identify
human remains & to help in the
detection of crime.
They tell what people look like
based on the skull
Where They Work
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Most Anthropologists work in colleges &
universities but more experienced
anthropologists work in the in a lab for
the F.B.I. or private firm. Anthropologists
can become a consultant for law firms or
even serve as an expert witness in
court.
Yale, a major university in
which they can teach.
Who They Work With
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Forensic anthropologists frequently work
with forensic pathologists, odontologists,
& homicide investigators.
Forensic Pathologist
Salary
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Their salaries vary from $35,000$50,000 if you’re a lecturer or an
assistant professor, $90,000- $100,000
if you’re a full time Professor at a major
university, or $75,000- $95,000 If you
work in a public sector for a state federal
health service.
A professor that teaches
forensic anthropology
Schooling/ Requirments
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Forensic anthropologists need an
extensive education. A bachelor’s
degree in anatomy, biology, chemistry,
physiology, or anthropology. A higher
degree at the masters level may qualify
you to begin your investigative career
faster, & a high school diploma is also
required.
Physiology textbook
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In the future forensic anthropologists will
use robotics & advanced tools to allow
them to identify bones quicker, & have
more accuracy in the crime solving
process.
Robotic Arm
Extra Schooling
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They will have to take at least one
technology class to learn how to use the
robotics in their labs, & they will also
have to get training form another
anthropologist who is more advanced
and experienced to learn how to use all
their new tools.
Anthropologists in Training
Technology Will Change
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Instead of using the basic microscopes
they use now, they will have better and
more efficient ones so they can see
tinier details on the bones. The job may
also consist of a few robots because
when a human has to scrap the
evidence off the bones they could mess
up really easily, when a robot would be a
lot more precise and have a steadier
hand.
The robotic arm may
come in handy
Their Impact On People
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Anthropologists have a pretty good
impact and humanity. They help people
by finding and identifying the bodies of
murdered children and adults so their
families can get the truth. They also
assist in detecting who killed the victim
so he or she is no longer able to kill.
After the criminals are
found they go to jail
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The benefits of this job changing is
great. The tools get better and have
more efficiency, & the crimes are solved
faster with more accuracy. Even though
only the tools and technology will
change, their effects will be greatly
noticed. Everything will be more precise,
efficient, and quicker to process.
Glossary
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Post- Mortem:
Done occurring, Or collected after death
Anthropologist:
A person who specializes in Anthropology
Anthropology:
A type of science studying humans and their works
Pathologist:
A person who specializes in the science of study of the course of diseases.
Odontologist:
Someone who studies teeth & the surrounding tissue.
Works Cited
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Dictionary.com | Find the Meanings and Definitions of Words at Dictionary.com. Web. 12 Dec. 2011.
<http://dictionary.reference.com/>.
Vocabulary
"Forensic Anthropology." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 12 Dec. 2011.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forensic_anthropology>.
Where They Work, What They Can Do
"Forensic Anthropologist." Online Colleges and Online Schools That Offer Accredited Online Degrees.
Web. 12 Dec. 2011. <http://www.mycollegesandcareers.com/career-industries/science/forensicanthropologist/>.
Requirements, Where they Work
"Forensic Anthropology." Solid Rock Virtual School. Web. 12 Dec. 2011.
<http://www.solidrockvirtualschool.com/vidio/235_Forensic%20Anthropology_235_Forensic%20Anthr
opology_Forensic%20Anthropology.pdf>.
Tools
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"Forensic Anthropologist Career, Salary and Training Information." Criminal Justice Degree, College,
and Career Blog. Web. 12 Dec. 2011. <http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/forensic-anthropologistcareer/>.
Requirements Salary Where They Work
Nafte, Myriam. "Forensic Anthropology Information Guide." Forensic Science: A Free And
Comprehensive Guide. Web. 12 Dec. 2011. <http://www.all-about-forensic-science.com/forensicanthropology.html>.
What It Is, What They Do, Where they Work