ANTH349

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ANTH349

The Human Skeleton ANTH349 FA

Next Offered in 9899 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

Bi-weekly exams plus a final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

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Reference:

Ferner, Helmut and Jochen Staubesand, SOBOTTA ATLAS OF HUMAN ANATOMY, Germany: Urban & Schwarzenberg, 1983

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