Anth 455 Analysis of Faunal Remains

Reviews issues of recovery, identification, quantification, and interpretation of archaeological faunal remains. Seminar component involves discussion and critical review of recent faunal studies. Laboratory component introduces student to skeletal anatomy of vertebrates (with focus on fishes and mammals) and basic procedures used in faunal analysis. Also offered for graduate-level credit as Anth 555 and may be taken only once for credit.