Course Description

Anthropology 338a/b Skeletal Biology

An exploration of the role that skeletal material plays in providing anthropological information. Emphasis will be placed on the analytical techniques used in osteology and odontology for: measuring biological adaptability in archaeological populations; creating individual biographies; the reconstruction of cultural activities.

Prerequisite: Anthropology 226a/b, or the former Anthropology 225 and permission of the Instructor.

1 lecture hour, 2 laboratory hours, half course.

Note: Permission must be obtained by application to the Instructor by April of the academic year prior to when the course is scheduled to be offered.

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