Required Texts: Hillson, S. (1992). Mammal Bones and Teeth: An
Introductory Guide to Methods of Identification.
Lyman, R.L. (1994). Vertebrate Taphonomy.
Recommended Text: White, T.D. (2000). Human Osteology: Second Edition.

Course Description: This course is designed to provide basic
instruction in the identification of large mammal remains commonly
recovered from Old World archaeological sites.  In addition, a
taphonomic approach to zooarchaeology is stressed, with an emphasis on
understanding and interpreting the formation of archaeological faunal
assemblages.

Course Goals and Objectives: The lab section of this course is
intended to provide instruction in the hands-on identification and
interpretation of large mammal bones commonly found in Old World
archaeological sites.

The discussion section of this course is intended to examine
approaches to using bone data to construct and investigate
archaeological questions.