AN301 - Human Osteology
This lab-based course is a detailed study of the anatomy of the human skeleton as a dynamic, living system. Consideration is given to the growth, structure, and function of bones, and to bioarchaeological and forensic skills such as the determination of age, sex, stature, and pathology from skeletal remains. We will combine theory, its applications, and the limitation of osteological methods with laboratory analysis. The relevant techniques for the reconstruction of past populations and the assessment of human biological variation will be introduced. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Scientific Investigation of the Natural World lab or field requirement. Meets the Critical Learning: SA requirement.
Prerequisite: Anthropology 202 or 230, statistics suggested.
Degree requirement — Critical Learning: SA, Critical Perspectives: Lab
1 unit — Fellars
Offerings
| Term | Block | Title | Instructor | Location | Student Limit/Available | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Block 6 | Human Osteology | Elizabeth Fellars | Barnes Science Center 403 | 25 / 22 | 12/23/2024 |