Anthro 3305 - Bones to Behavior II

Institution:

Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

In this class, students undertake zooarchaeological research on skeletal material in the zooarchaeology laboratory at Washington University and/or preparation of animal skeletons for comparative study and, in collaboration with the St. Louis Zoo, participate in behavioral studies of the ancestor of the donkey-the African wild ass. Collections housed in the zooarchaeological laboratory for study include ancient food-remains from African sites. These collections bear on questions regarding cultural and climate change in the Horn of Africa 12,000 to 2,000 years ago and include animals ranging from African antelopes to domestic camels. During the first half of the semester, students meet once a week for 2.5 hours in the zooarchaeological laboratory. Once the weather is above 40ºF after spring break, we meet from 9-11 twice a week, Mondays and Wednesday/Friday in the laboratory or at the zoo. Location depends on projects selected for study. Permission of instructor is required. May be repeated for credit.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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