Date

Subject

Readings

R 1-20

Introduction to Zooarchaeology

Chapter 1

T 1-25

Bones and the Animal Skeleton

Chapter 2

R 1-27

Identification

Chapter 5

T 2-1

Taphonomy

Chapters 3 & 4

R 2-3

Quantification

Chapters 6 & 7

T 2-8

Environmental Reconstruction

Chapter 11

R 2-10

Hunting & Fishing

Chapter 12

T 2-15

Seasonality & Mortality Studies

Chapter 8

R 2-17

Domestication

Chapter 13

T 2-22 & R 2-24

No Class-College Break

T 3-1

Discussion & Exam Review

Chapter 15

R 3-3

Exam

T 3-8

Lab: General Mammalian Osteology (Ungulates, Bear)

R 3-10

Lab: Carnivores (Coyote, Dog, Foxes)

T 3-15

Lab: Medium Mammals (Otter, Bobcat, Raccoon, Opossum)

R 3-17

Lab: Rodents (Squirrel, Woodchuck, Beaver, Rabbit)

T 3-22

Lab Review

R 3-24

Quiz 1: Mammals

T 3-29 & R 3-31

No Class College Break

T 4-5

Lab: Avian Osteology (Turkey, Grouse)

R 4-7

Lab: Anatidae (Canada Goose, Black Duck)

T 4-13

Lab: Raptors (Hawk, Owl)

R 4-15

Lab: Small Birds (Woodpecker, Pigeon)

T 4-19

Lab Review

R 4-21

Quiz 2: Birds

T 4-26

Lab: Fish Osteology

R 4-28

Lab: Amphibian Osteology (Toad, Frog)

T 5-3

Lab: Reptile Osteology (Turtles, Snakes)

R 5-5

Lab Review

T 5-10

Quiz 3: Fish, Amphibians & Reptiles

R 5-12

Final Class Meeting: 9-10:30 *Papers Due