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Academic Year 2003/2004

Introduction to the Human Skeleton
ANTH 228 FA

Bones and teeth are the hardest and densest tissues in the human body. Consequently, skeletal elements are those most often recovered and studied by paleoanthropologists exploring human and primate evolution, archaeologists and biological anthropologists investigating cemeteries of more recent cultures, and forensic anthropologists aiding the police. Students will learn the basics of the human osteology, including bone and muscle anatomy, functional morphology, determination of sex and age at death, paleopathology, dietary reconstruction and other aspects of skeletal biology.

MAJOR READINGS

White, HUMAN OSTEOLOGY

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Student evaluation will be based on inclass exams, laboratory exercises, and a final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This course is designed to be a general introduction for majors and non-majors.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ANTH    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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