ANTHR 209 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 2-0-1)

Survey of theory and basic data in human evolution and human variation. Topics include primatology, osteology, hominoid paleontology, variation in modern populations.

ANTHR 407 - Paleopathology

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 2-0-1)

A detailed survey of disease processes in antiquity as expressed in skeletal and preserved tissues. Prerequisite: ANTHR 390 or consent of Department. Offered in alternate years.

ANTHR 571 - Advanced Readings in Anthropology

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

Individual research project conducted under the direction of a Department faculty member. Closed to web registration. Department consent required.

ANTHR 584 - Advanced Topics in Archaeology and/or Biological Anthropology

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

Consult the Department and/or the schedule of classes for the specific topics offered.

ANTHR 140 - Anthropology of Death

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Comparative survey of beliefs and customs surrounding death and the dead in past and present human cultures. Offered in alternate years.

ANTHR 476 - Palaeodietary Reconstruction

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

Survey of methods used to reconstruct past human diets, with an emphasis on those that involve the study of human remains. Prerequisite: ANTHR 206 or 209 or consent of Department. Offered in alternate years.

ANTHR 576 - Advanced Palaeodietary Reconstruction

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

Advanced survey of methods used to reconstruct past human diets, with an emphasis on those that involve the study of human remains. Offered in alternate years.

ANTHR 304 - History of Biological Anthropology

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

A survey of the development of theory and method in biological anthropology. Prerequisites: ANTHR 209 or consent of Department. Offered in alternate years. Not open to students with credit in ANTHR 498.

ANTHR 443 - Juvenile Osteology

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 2-0-1)

Study of the juvenile skeleton, treating development and identification of juvenile skeletal elements. Other topics include the theory and practice of determining juvenile age at death and the study of juvenile health and childrearing practices in past populations using skeletal remains. Prerequisite: ANTHR 390, or consent of Department. Offered in alternate years.

ANTHR 543 - Advanced Juvenile Osteology

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 2-0-1)

Study of the juvenile skeleton, treating development and identification of juvenile skeletal elements. Other topics include the theory and practice of determining juvenile age at death and the study of juvenile health and childrearing practices in past populations using skeletal remains. Offered in alternate years.