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2015-2016 University Catalog

ANTH 357 - Bioarchaeology

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable
Introduces students to the study of human skeletal remains and their associated archaeological artifacts, focusing on using the human skeleton to address behavior, growth, stress, ritual, social complexity, diet, disease, and violence in the past. Uses the human body and associated artifacts to provide a detailed analysis of cultural transitions, expression of socioeconomic inequality, the origins of ritual complexity, violence, and disease.

Prerequisite(s): ANTH 135.