ARCH6108 Animals, Plants & People
| Offered By | School of Archaeology and Anthropology |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Archaeology |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The relationships between humans, plants and animals are examined. The concepts of domestication, the wild precursors of domesticates, and the exploitation, manipulation and transformation of species are examined. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Two essays (50% each). |
| Workload |
Normally offered in alternate years |
| Course Classification(s) | TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Areas of Interest | Archaeology |
| Preliminary Reading |
Zeder, M. A, Bradley, D, Emshwiller, E and Smith B. D (eds) Documenting Domestication: New Genetic and Archaeological Paradigms. |
| Programs | Master of Biological Anthropology and Graduate Certificate in Biological Anthropology |
| Academic Contact | Prof. Colin Groves |
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