Anthropology 310 - T he Archaeology of Animal Bones

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St Lawrence University

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Description:

This course focuses on the integration of biological, ecological and cultural approaches to the identification of animal bones from archaeological sites, emphasizing the reconstruction of human diet and subsistence practices. Students learn the basic theoretical and methodological foundations of zooarchaeological analysis, focusing on mammal bones recovered from archaeological sites. The approach is lab-oriented, emphasizing learning techniques of analysis and interpreting bone assemblages. We will consider topics such as dietary reconstruction, butchery patterns, seasonality and taphonomy, as we analyze faunal assemblages from local archaeological sites and the New York State Museum. Prerequisite: Anthropology 101 or permission of instructor.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stlawu.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 229-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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