ANTH 408 - Bioarchaeology

Description:
Advanced reading, discussion, and application of foundational theories underpinning bioarchaeological practices. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B) and Seminar (S).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: ANTH 110 or permission of instructor.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Formulate a bioarchaeological research project design with a theoretical underpinning.
Summarize the various different theoretical approaches to bioarchaeology and be able to apply them to different case studies
Apply the biocultural technique to case studies to identify both cultural and biological buffers and stressors
Examine theories and interpret data in a bioarchaeological context
Develop competence in research, writing, oral, and critical thinking skills.
Evaluate the different aspects of bioarchaeological data.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
10/21/21

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Winter Locations: Ellensburg