Archaeology
Zooarchaeology
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Zooarchaeology (ARC2504)
15 credits
Zooarchaeology is the study of past human interactions with animals, through the analysis of faunal remains from archaeological sites. This module focuses on the methods that zooarchaeologists use to identify faunal remains and interpret what they mean. It involves learning to identify the bones of the most significant wild and domestic mammal species, commonly found in Britain, as well has how to establish past patterns of hunting, farming and social interaction. Course content will contain a short lectures, exercises in interpreting faunal data, and practical engagement with bones.
It is advisable that you have taken some credits of archaeological methodology (ARC1010 and ARC1020 or equivalent).
