ARKEO 4263

ARKEO 4263

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2018-2019.

This is a hands-on laboratory course in zooarchaeological method: the study of animal bones from archaeological sites. It is designed to provide students with a basic grounding in identification of body part and taxon, aging and sexing, pathologies, taphonomy, and human modification. We will deal only with mammals larger than squirrels. While we will work on animal bones from prehistoric Europe, most of these skills are easily transferable to the fauna of other areas, especially North America. This is an intensive course that emphasizes laboratory skills in a realistic setting. You will analyze an assemblage of actual archaeological bones. It is highly recommended that students also take the course in Zooarchaeological Interpretation (ANTHR 4264/ARKEO 4264) offered in the spring.

When Offered Fall.

Distribution Category (PBSS-AS)
Course Attribute (CU-UGR)

Comments Co-meets with ANTHR 7263/ARKEO 7263.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one laboratory. Combined with: ANTHR 4263ANTHR 7263ARKEO 7263

  • 5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16479 ARKEO 4263   SEM 101

  • 16480 ARKEO 4263   LAB 401