ANTH 491 - Zooarcheology

Institution:

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Introduces the archaeological specialty of zooarchaeology, which is the study of human-animal interactions through the analysis of archaeological remains from archaeological sites. Explores the basics of vertebrate osteology through lectures and hands-on exercises, as well as the nature of various types of zooarchaeological interpretation such as studies of hunting and butchering practices, dietary importance, seasonality, domestication, paleopathology, and past environment.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iup.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 357-2100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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