Radford University Undergraduate Catalog, 2011-2012

FOSC 211/ANSC 211. Forensic
Archaeology. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ANSC 101, or permission of instructor.
An introduction to the major methods of forensic
archaeology, the application of archaeological
theory and method to crime scene investigation
and recovery. A focus will be on field methods for
search and recovery of human remains and other
forensic evidence, including mapping and geophysical
remote sensing methods, initial recognition
and excavation of human and other forensic
remains, and collection of soil, botanical, and entomological
evidence. Through a combination of
lecture and field exercises, the course will also
consider the major variables which affect recognition
and recovery of forensic remains, including
the taphonomic effects of weathering, natural
decay, water, fire, faunal and floral degradation.
Students cannot receive credit for both ANTH
232 and ANSC 211.
FOSC 401. Forensic Science Research. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Prerequisite: FOSC 201 and permission of the
instructor.
This course provides an overview of current
research in the Forensic Sciences. Through
seminar discussions of current literature, cutting-edge
developments in Forensic Anthropology,
Biology, and Chemistry, as well as Digital
Forensics are investigated. Students will learn,
through reading the primary literature, to critically
evaluate research in the discipline and receive
the background and training necessary to
conduct their own original research in Forensic
Science. Students are required to design and
conduct their own directed research project in
the field of Forensic Science of their choice.
This course serves as the capstone experience
for students with the Interdisciplinary Minor in
Forensic Science.
skeletal remains. Students will conduct skeletal
analyses focusing on basic vital statistical parameters
like age, sex, race, and stature. Other topics
reviewed will include the role of the forensic
anthropologist in crime scene investigation and
recovery of skeletonized human remains, determination
of time since death, skeletal trauma
and pathology, and special techniques in forensic
anthropology. Students cannot receive credit for
both ANTH 420 and ANSC 420
FRENCH
FREN 100. Elementary French. (4)
Four hours lecture and language practice. An
introduction to French; acquisition of a basic
active command of French; emphasis on listening
comprehension, speaking, reading and writing.
This course has been approved for Core
Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
FREN 200. Intermediate French I. (4)
Four hours lecture and language practice.
Prerequisite: FREN 100 or two years of high
school French.
A continuation of the study of the fundamentals
of the language and continued development of
the language skills. This course has been approved
for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign
Languages.
FREN 210. Intermediate French II. (4)
Four hours lecture and language practice.
Prerequisite: FREN 200 or two years of high
school French.
A review of basic French grammar and practice
in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
This course has been approved for Core Curriculum
credit in Foreign Languages.
FOSC 420/ANSC 420. Advanced Forensic
Anthropology. (4)
Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: ANSC 201, ANSC 210, and ANSC
320; or ANTH 120, ANTH 230, ANTH 320; or
permission of instructor.
Offers advanced hands-on experience and training
in the identification of unknown human
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FREN 300. Readings in French. (4)
Four hours lecture and language practice.
Prerequisite: FREN 210 or three years of high
school French.
Devoted to developing reading, writing, oral
and aural skills. This course has been approved
for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.