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CS92PROD
The Human Skeleton

ANTH 349
Spring 2012
Section: 01  
Certificates: Environmental Studies

This course is a general introduction to a range of osteological topics including basic anatomy, evolution of bipedalism, mechanical properties of bone, histology, functional and comparative anatomy, growth and development, age and sex determination, paleodemography, paleopathology, dietary reconstruction, assessment of biological relatedness, and forensics. The course will be divided between lectures on the preceding topics and hands-on learning of skeletal anatomy using specimens from the archaeology and anthropology collections.

Essential Capabilities: Interpretation
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: None
Course Format: LaboratoryGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Requirement for: (ANTH)(BIOL)(ENVS-MN)(ENVS)
Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available

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