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• ANTR-3036EL - Human Skeletal Biology

  This course presents the normal anatomy of the human skeleton, including metrical and morphological variation. Basic analytical techniques used by osteologists, forensic anthropologists and archaeologists are discussed within this context. PREREQ: ANTR 2016/2017 or instructor's permission. (lec 2, ...

• ANTR-3046EL - Human Ecology and Palaeoecology

  This course examines human environment interactions in time and space from an anthropological perspective, and reviews the advantages and limitations of the ecosystem approach as previously and presently applied to human studies. Human behaviour and how it has evolved are studied using models such a...

• ANTR-3047EL - Public Health and Epidemiology

  Essentials of public health and epidemiology are covered in this course. The approach is multidisciplinary and from a systems perspective; considering biotic, abiotic and socio-cultural determinants of health and sickness. The focus is applied, with emphasis on evidence-based critical analysis, prev...

• ANTR-3066EL - Laboratory and Analytical Procedures in Archaeology

  This course provides training in laboratory methods for the analysis of materials found on archaeological sites in Ontario. The properties of these materials, such as ceramic, lithics and faunal bone are examined. Concepts are applied to the analysis of archaeological artefacts. PREREQ: ANTR 2095 or...

• ANTR-3086EL - Medical Anthropology: Medicine, Culture and Society

  This course provides an introduction to medical anthropology, as well as a critical anthropological analysis of "mainstream Western medicine" and its role within contemporary society. Focus is on the culture of conventional medicine, including a historical and epistemological overview of its paradig...

• ANTR-3087EL - Ethnomedicine: Cross-Cultural Healing

  This course provides a worldwide cross-cultural survey of the myriad healing traditions, approaches and diagnostic modalities available today in "mainstream" and "complementary/alternative" medicine (CAM). Empirical, theoretical and traditional ideas about healing are examined from a comparative and...

• ANTR-3095EL - Archaeological Field Procedures

  This course involves an archaeological excavation within a formal field school setting. It covers the standard methods and procedures in field data recovery and recording, artefact handling and sample processing. The emphasis is on decision-making and problem-solving in archaeological fieldwork. PRE...

• ANTR-3206EL - Old World Archaeological Culture History

  This course explores the cultural history of a specific region of the Old World, examining the cultural developments that occurred in the broader context of worldwide changes. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of primary data in the form of site reports and scientific articles. PREREQ: ANTR 2...

• ANTR-3207EL - New World Archaeological Culture History

  This course explores the cultural history of a specific region of the New World, examining the cultural developments that occurred in the broader context of worldwide changes. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of primary data in the form of site reports and scientific articles. Occasionally, ...

• ANTR-3905EL - Independent Studies

  Opportunity for qualified students to conduct special studies in any field of anthropology beyond or outside of regular departmental offerings. A member of the department supervises the student's program. Written work and periodic discussions are required. PREREQ: permission of the department.(tut ...

• ANTR-4006EL - Food and Disease Prevention

  The kind and amount of substances ingested is a major determinant of human health. This course looks at the evolutionary, cultural and historical reasons for dietary choices and their relation to disease patterns. The focus is also on: the kinds of foodstuff, lack of essential nutrients, and ingesti...

• ANTR-4007EL - Origins of Sickness & Medicine

  This course examines the prehistoric and historic roots of sickness and medicine. Topics include: paleopathology; epidemiological transitions; diseases of colonization; the history of major epidemics and public health; emergent and re-emergent diseases; historic background to understand Western medi...