Overview
Description
Interpretation of cultural behavior in prehistoric populations through analysis of human skeletal remains. Emphasis on paleopathology, stress markers, cultural modifications, and affinity assessment.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring - Even Years
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate understanding of scientific methods used to study the human skeleton.
- demonstrate knowledge of basic osteology.
- demonstrate awareness of the diversity of research questions that can be pursued using the human skeleton.
- demonstrate knowledge of the research methods in bioarchaeology and ability to apply these methods.