Human Paleopathology
Anthropology · 3 hrs Lecture
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ANTH-4311 prerequisites
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Credit in at least one course in Physical/Biological Anthropology
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Description
This seminar critically examines biological and cultural concepts and perspectives related to the study of health and disease in past populations. Topics include trauma, joint disease, infections, paleoparasitology, congenital disorders, and the role of human behaviour as a determinant of individual and population health outcomes.
Requisite courses
ANTH-3306 (or the former ANTH-4306) or BANT-3306 or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Honours Form Required. Students may not hold credit for this course and BANT-4311.
Cross-listed
BANT-4311(3).
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.