Apr 10, 2026  
2026-2027 Catalog 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home

  Academic Calendar
  Academic Programs
  Course Descriptions


  Undergraduate Education
  General Education
  School of Engineering
  School of Natural Sciences
  School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts
  Graduate Studies
  Research at UC Merced


  About UC Merced
  Academic Policies
  Undergraduate Admissions
  Fees and Expenses
  Financial Aid and Scholarships
  Veteran Services
  Directions and Map
  Directory
  My Catalog
HELP
2026-2027 Catalog
Facebook this Page (opens a new window)
Tweet this Page (opens a new window)
Add to My Catalog (opens a new window)

ANTH 179: Archaeology of the Skeleton

Units: 4

Study of human skeletal remains from archaeological contexts. Theoretical and thematic approaches in contemporary research. In-depth consideration of bioarchaeological methods used to explore pathology, occupation, geographic origins, etc. from human skeletal remains. Anthropometrics, disease, and trauma are considered, preparing students for anthropological study of both individual remains and skeletal populations.

Course Details
Repeats Allowed for Credit: 0

Laboratory included
Normal Letter Grade only

GE Requirements
  • Upper Division: Culminating Experience
  • Approaches to Knowledge: Social Science

Requisites and Restrictions
Prerequisite Courses: ANTH 005
Open only to following major/minor(s):
  • Anthropology (Undergraduate) - ANTH
  • Anthropology Minor (Undergraduate) - ANTH


Instructor Permission Required: No


View course scheduling information



Facebook this Page (opens a new window)
Tweet this Page (opens a new window)
Add to My Catalog (opens a new window)