ANTHROP 3LD3 - Learning from the Dead

3 unit(s)

This course examines the use of human remains in research, education, and cultural institutions (e.g., museums), as well as ethical considerations about their use. We will examine a wide range of topics, such as: cadavers in medical training, the dead on display, archaeological bodies (e.g., mummies), and the commercial trade of human remains.
Lectures (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): ANTHROP 1AA3 or ANTHROP 1AB3 or permission of the instructor.