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ANTHRO 337 : Birth, Death, and Disease: Anthropological Demography

Undergraduate course

Project description

This course includes an applied project, which is a historical demographic analysis of a local cemetery. The information you gather and analyse as part of this project will be of use to future researchers and the community. Much of the work for this will be done in the computer lab during your lab time, but it will also require time outside of class.

Year 2022

Location New Zealand

Organization University of Auckland

Project aims

Project outcome

By the end of this course, students will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical basis of demographic and epidemiological analysis in Anthropology (Capability 1.1 and 2.1) Demonstrate ability to employ basic methods of demographic analysis in original research, both independently and cooperatively (Capability 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3) Contribute to preservation of Auckland heritage and understanding of local demographic and cultural history (Capability 1.3, 3.1, 4.2, 6.2 and 6.3)