ANTH5402
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ANTH 5402 - Zooarchaeology Laboratory (3 Cr.)
Course description
Reconstruct aspects of past societies, diets, and environments using animal bones from archaeological sites. Students learn to identify bones and bone fragments to skeletal element (e.g., femur, humerus), side, age, and taxon (e.g., horse, bison, antelope, hyena). Adaptations and functional morphology of animals’ anatomy. Interpret tool and tooth marks, burning, and bone breakage. Hunting, sharing, cooking practices as well as environmental reconstruction using vertebrates. In-class capstone option available.
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
A-F - A-F Grade Basis
Laboratory
Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for:
03393
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Every Fall