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ARCO3402: Archaeozoology (Project 2)

2021 unit information

What was the role of animals, both vertebrate and invertebrate, in past economic systems? With a principal emphasis on Australian fauna, we will examine the nature of subsistence strategies, animals as indicators of past environments, and techniques of analysis and interpretation of faunal remains.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Arts and Social Sciences

Study level Undergraduate
Academic unit Archaeology
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 2000 level in Archaeology
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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ARCA2641
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate a detailed understanding of the interpretation of and theory behind faunal analysis, and the ability to collate, analyse, and interpret faunal collections
  • LO2. demonstrate the ability to independently construct and comprehend research designs that solve zooarchaeological problems
  • LO3. demonstrate the ability to communicate complex ideas in written English
  • LO4. function as independent learners and researchers.

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote

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