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Academic Year 2003/2004

The Human Skeleton
ANTH 349 FA

This course is a general introduction to a range of osteological topics including evolution of bipedalism, mechanical properties of bone, histology, functional and comparative anatomy, growth and development, age and sex determination, paleodemography, paleopathology, dietary reconstruction, assessment of biological relatedness. Course will include lectures, demonstrations and hands-on exercises.

MAJOR READINGS

White, THE HUMAN SKELETON and various reserve readings

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Four in-class exams plus a final paper.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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