Course Schedule
Course Schedule
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Date |
Subject |
Readings |
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R 1-20 |
Introduction to Zooarchaeology |
Chapter 1 |
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T 1-25 |
Bones and the Animal Skeleton |
Chapter 2 |
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R 1-27 |
Identification |
Chapter 5 |
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T 2-1 |
Taphonomy |
Chapters 3 & 4 |
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R 2-3 |
Quantification |
Chapters 6 & 7 |
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T 2-8 |
Environmental Reconstruction |
Chapter 11 |
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R 2-10 |
Hunting & Fishing |
Chapter 12 |
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T 2-15 |
Seasonality & Mortality Studies |
Chapter 8 |
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R 2-17 |
Domestication |
Chapter 13 |
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T 2-22 & R 2-24 |
No Class-College Break |
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T 3-1 |
Discussion & Exam Review |
Chapter 15 |
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R 3-3 |
Exam |
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T 3-8 |
Lab: General Mammalian Osteology (Ungulates, Bear) |
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R 3-10 |
Lab: Carnivores (Coyote, Dog, Foxes) |
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T 3-15 |
Lab: Medium Mammals (Otter, Bobcat, Raccoon, Opossum) |
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R 3-17 |
Lab: Rodents (Squirrel, Woodchuck, Beaver, Rabbit) |
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T 3-22 |
Lab Review |
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R 3-24 |
Quiz 1: Mammals |
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T 3-29 & R 3-31 |
No Class College Break |
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T 4-5 |
Lab: Avian Osteology (Turkey, Grouse) |
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R 4-7 |
Lab: Anatidae (Canada Goose, Black Duck) |
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T 4-13 |
Lab: Raptors (Hawk, Owl) |
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R 4-15 |
Lab: Small Birds (Woodpecker, Pigeon) |
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T 4-19 |
Lab Review |
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R 4-21 |
Quiz 2: Birds |
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T 4-26 |
Lab: Fish Osteology |
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R 4-28 |
Lab: Amphibian Osteology (Toad, Frog) |
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T 5-3 |
Lab: Reptile Osteology (Turtles, Snakes) |
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R 5-5 |
Lab Review |
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T 5-10 |
Quiz 3: Fish, Amphibians & Reptiles |
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R 5-12 |
Final Class Meeting: 9-10:30 *Papers Due |
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