An introduction to current theoretical and methodological issues in bioarchaeology. Use of ancient human, animal, and plant tissues to reconstruct relationships among biology, culture and environment in international contexts is emphasized. Topics include: diet, demography, disease, identity, mobility, landscape, childhood, gender, ideology, political economy, violence, work, urbanism, and globalization.

Prerequisite(s): Anthropology 2226A/B or Anthropology 2229F/G or instructor's permission.

Extra Information: 3 lecture/seminar hours.