Anthropology P380:
Prehistoric Diet and Nutrition
Lecture Schedule
I. Human Diet as Adaptation: biological factors influencing food choice Jan 13 - 15 Introduction A long-term perspective on human diet
Jan 20-22 Primates, taste, digestion and nutrition: Jan 27 - 29 Too much of a good thing? Carbos, Fats and Proteins Feb 3 - 17 Comparing foraging strategies of
II. Proto-Human Diet: Divergence from our primate heritage Feb 19 - 26 Introduction to the fossil record including biomechanics, toothwear and bone chemistry
Mar 2 - March 11 Archaeological evidence for early hominid diet: March 16 - 25 Changing diet patterns during Stone Age
III. Origins and Impact of Food Production Marh 30 - April 1 SAA meetings April 6 - 22 From foraging to food production April 27 - 29 Ancient beer & wine / final wrap up
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