ANTH 50.61 Digital Methods in Paleoanthropology

This course is an introduction to the digital methods used in paleoanthropological research. It will combine principles of anthropology with digital technology to answer research questions about human, primate, and fossil hominid shape variation and evolution. Students will learn popular digital methods including 3D surface scanning, how to process computed tomographic (CT) scans, how to take digital measurements, and the statistical techniques used to analyse data. This course will then allow students to apply these digital methods to paleoanthropological topics of their choice, and to conduct their own research projects.

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Department-Specific Course Categories

Anthropology