Feb 04, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

ANTH 464 - Dental Anthropology



Dental morphology, growth and development, and dental variability in modern populations. Techniques used to reveal information about past diets, health, and behavior. Forensic odontology. Major stages in the evolution of the dentition, with particular focus on primate and human dental evolution. Lab fee required.

Credits: 4
Prerequisites:  .
Notes: This course is cross-listed with ANTH 664. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

Fulfills the UNLV General Education Social Science Requirement, General Education Milestone Experience Requirement.