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BONES FOR THE ARCHAEOLOGIST

ANTHRO 391
Course Description

An introduction to the principles and techniques in the identification and interpretation of animal bones. Includes analysis of an archaeological bone assemblage.

Prerequisties

ANTHRO 102 , ANTHRO 212 , ANTHRO 321 , ANTHRO 322 , or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.29

2.91% from Historical

Completion Rate
92.86%

-3.63% from Historical

A Rate
57.14%

33.8% from Historical

Class Size
14

2.08% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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