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Because the scholarly and research interests of most students are readily identifiable as centering in one of the four conventionally recognized subfields of anthropology â archaeology, linguistic anthropology, physical anthropology, and sociocultural anthropology â the Department formulates guidelines for study within each of these subfields.
Forensic anthropology is the application of anthropology to criminal investigations. It incorporates concepts and methods from biological anthropology (the study of the physical aspects of humanity). Identifying unknown individuals is a key part of forensic anthropology. Anthropologists assist in identifications primarily by constructing a biological profile.