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ANTH 462

Human Osteology

Catalog2026-2027
Credits4 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB
Standard

Overview

Description

Utilization of physical anthropological methods of bone analysis applied to the identification of human and non-human skeletal remains.

Requirements

Prerequisites

ANTH 102ANTH 110L
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): ANTH 102; ANTH 110L.

Units

Lecture3
Laboratory Studio1

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

Terms

fall

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • apply the scientific method to the study of the human skeleton.
  • accurately identify and side human remains from complete to fragmentary bones.
  • recognize the diversity of research questions that can be pursued using the human skeleton.
  • explain how bone is formed, maintained, and develops over time.
  • discuss the complexity of the human skeleton and its adaptive and plastic responses.
  • apply ethical behavior when working with human remains.