ANTH 317 Human Osteology and Zooarchaeology (W)
Osteological identification and analysis is a vital skill in Physical Anthropology and Archaeology. While learning the fundamentals of osteological investigation students will identify and analyze both human and faunal remains. Students will analyze growth, age, sex, disease. damage and zooarchaeological use of bones. Zooarchaeology is the study of animal and human interactions through archaeological remains and context. Humans have interacted with animals as predators, prey, and even pets and hunting companions throughout prehistory into today. This course provides students with the skills to analyze animal and human remains, keep careful journal records, and report their findings both verbally and in writing.
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