Date

Subject

Readings

W Jan 20

Introduction to Zooarchaeology

Chapter 1

M Jan 25

Bones and the Animal Skeleton

Chapter 2

W Jan 27

Taphonomy

Chapters 3 & 4

M Feb 1

Quantification & Identification

Chapters 5, 6 & 7

W Feb 3

Environmental Reconstruction

Chapter 11

M Feb 8

Hunting & Fishing

Chapter 12

W Feb 10

Seasonality & Mortality Studies

Chapter 8

M Feb15

Domestication

Chapter 13

W Feb 17

Exam

M Feb 22-Fri Feb 26 No Class Winter Break

M Mar 1

Lab: General Mammalian Osteology (Deer, Bear, Wolf)

W Mar 3

Lab: Carnivores (Coyote, Dog, Fox)

M Mar 8

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

W Mar 10

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

M Mar 15

Mammalian Lab Review

W Mar 17

Quiz 1: Mammals

M Mar 22

Lab: Avian Osteology (Goose, Duck, Heron)

W Mar 24

Lab: Avian Osteology (Turkey, Chicken, Grouse)

M Mar 29

Lab: Raptors (Hawk, Owl)

W Mar 31

Small Birds (Woodpecker, Pigeon)

M Apr 5 to F Apr 9 No Class Spring Break

M Apr 12

Avian Lab Review

W Apr 14

No Class-Dr. Walker at conference

M Apr 19

Quiz 2: Birds

W Apr 21

Lab: Fish Osteology

M Apr 26

Lab: Amphibian Osteology (Toad, Frog)

W Apr 28

Lab: Reptile Osteology (Turtles, Snakes)

M May 3

Lab Review

W May 5

Quiz 3: Fish, Amphibians & Reptiles

M May 10

Final Class Meeting

W May 19

11:00 *Papers Due