DPA 519 - Zooarchaeology

An introduction to the study of animal bones from archaeological sites. Special emphasis is on identification of fragmented bone, identification of bone surface modification, calculation of indexes of abundance, and measurement and metrical analysis of mammal bone. Computer analysis is stressed, and the class seeks to synthesize traditional zooarchaeological and actualistic studies.

4 credits

Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

Cross-Listed This course is offered as both ANT 519 and DPA 519.