ANTHROP 3BB3 - Ancient Agriculture to Criminal Investigations: Paleoethnobotany in Practice

3 unit(s)

This course trains students in laboratory methods and interpretations of botanical evidence through hands-on practice. We explore the major classes of plant remains likely to be encountered in forensic cases and archaeological sites; identify botanical residues and organize the data to make interpretable results; and address major issues within the discipline including preservation, analytical methods, sampling, collection, and interpretation.
Three hours (lectures, discussion, and lab); one term
Prerequisite(s): ANTHROP 2PA3; and credit or registration in WHMIS 1A00. This requirement must be completed prior to the first lab.