An exploration of the record and human experience of health and disease with specific focus on bioarchaeology, the study of human remains from ancient and recent archaeological contexts, using a biocultural approach. Evaluates how morbidity, prevalence, and mortality in the past are identified using a biocultural lens to analyze and interpret the etiology of disease in the past. Discusses how evolution and adaptation plays a central role in disease emergence and prevalence; how humans are agents in the co-evolution of infectious agents in food webs and ecosystems; and how people define and experience disease, illness, wellness and suffering in different cultural contexts.

An exploration of the record and human experience of health and disease with specific focus on bioarchaeology, the study of human remains from ancient and recent archaeological contexts, using a biocultural approach. Evaluates how morbidity, prevalence, and mortality in the past are identified using a biocultural lens to analyze and interpret the etiology of disease in the past. Discusses how evolution and adaptation plays a central role in disease emergence and prevalence; how humans are agents in the co-evolution of infectious agents in food webs and ecosystems; and how people define and experience disease, illness, wellness and suffering in different cultural contexts. Class Notes: Special Title The Palaeopathological Perspective Class Description.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.