Advanced Zooarchaeology
Anthropology · 3 hrs Seminar/Discussion
Offered: Fall Or Winter, Odd Year
Hard to catch. Runs in odd-numbered years only, next in 2027. Miss it and the following chance is 2029.
ANTH-4212 prerequisites
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Description
This lecture, lab, and seminar course offers in depth examination of select issues in zooarchaeological research and analysis, with special emphasis on the interpretation of human animal relations in past cultures. Topics vary but may include microscopic analysis of bone and teeth, paleoecology, quantification of taxonomic abundance, economic utility indices, mortality profiles, and determination of animal domestication.
Requisite courses
ANTH-3207 or BANT-3207 or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Honours Form Required. Students may not hold credit for this course and BANT-4212.
Cross-listed
BANT-4212(3).
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.