ANTH 3520 - Faunal Analysis

Institution:

Western Michigan University

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Description:

A hands-on undergraduate methodology course in the identification, analysis, and interpretation of animal bone found in archaeological contexts. Topics will include: taphonomy, quantitative estimation techniques, the relevance of animal behavior to hunting, predator-prey relationships, food transport behavior, subsistence and seasonality, reconstructing the palaeoenvironment, and the meaning of mortality patterns. The course will include both a lecture and a lab component. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Either ANTH 2100 or ANTH 2500, or permission of the instructor. Credits: 4 hours

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wmich.edu

Phone Number:

(269) 387-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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