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Dave Holloway, Laura Giles, Katherine Linehan, Daniela Cacciabue, Stephanie Egerton, Nicoletta Moca, Alessandra Impedovo, Anna Brittain, and Kim Harvey

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  • An introduction to the study of Forensic Anatomy.
  • How to analyse a skull to determine a person’s sex and ethnicity.
  • The circumstances under which a facial reconstruction would be necessary.
  • The key muscles groups of the face and the order in which they are applied to a skull in a facial reconstruction.
  • How the facial reconstruction method relates to the broader field of forensic work.

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Forensic facial reconstruction: unraveling a mystery

This absorbing course in forensic facial reconstruction takes you on an intriguing journey to unravel the secrets of a long-forgotten murder. By following the compelling case of 'Mr. X', you'll learn how experts use facial reconstruction techniques to solve crimes. From determining the victim's sex and ethnicity to reconstructing facial muscles and applying them to a skull, this course offers a fascinating glimpse into the scientific and artistic process of bringing justice to the unknown. Led by experienced forensic scientists and educators, this course is an excellent introduction to the field.
No prior knowledge of forensic science required.
"Very simple, clear and interesting introduction, suitable as a taster if you are looking for career guidance around this subject."
Course led by experienced forensic scientists and educators.
"Very interesting course with a good pace and appropriate depth of information for a short course."
Practical examples and hands-on demonstrations.
"An excellent short course on identifying an individual from a skull, particularly the material on determining gender and ethnicity."
Well-explained scientific and artistic principles.
"This short Course opened up a fascinating world that most of us never get to enter."
Engaging case study of an unidentified body's facial reconstruction.
"I liked the way the course was broken down into small bite size sections because it made it easy to follow (and you could dip in and out of studying easily)."

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