Bioarchaeology is the study of human remains from archaeological contexts in order to reconstruct past lifeways. In this course, students will become familiar with the history and development of bioarchaeology, the nature and recovery of ancient human remains, and the various applications and interpretive frameworks employed by bioarchaeologists. Course material will be contextualize within some of the broader sociocultural and political processes that have characterized more recent human history. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s):ANTH 270.3, ARCH 270.3 or permission of instructor Note: Students with credit for ARCH 475 may not receive credit for this course.
Bioarchaeology is the study of human remains from archaeological contexts in order to reconstruct past lifeways. In this course, students will become familiar with the history and development of bioarchaeology, the nature and recovery of ancient human remains, and the various applications and interpretive frameworks employed by bioarchaeologists. Course material will be contextualize within some of the broader sociocultural and political processes that have characterized more recent human history. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s):ANTH 270.3, ARCH 270.3 or permission of instructor Note: Students with credit for ARCH 475 may not receive credit for this course.
