Postgraduate Course: Practical Osteology (PGHC11232)
Course Outline
| School | School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | While success in the field of osteoarchaeology requires a sound knowledge of anatomy, osteoarchaeological analytical methodology and the application of theoretical archaeological interpretation, there is no substitute for extensive hands-on laboratory-based experience. This course will consist of weekly, supervised practical classes, and will also provide for self-directed practical sessions, working with the substantial collection of human remains held within Archaeology. Regular assignments will give opportunities to apply the various analytical methods taught in the other courses of the programme and ensure that the various key concepts have been understood. |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | All students taking this course must attend the Health & Safety Awareness training session at the start of the semester. If this course is not on your Degree Programme Table you must seek the permission of the course organiser before being enrolled in this course. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 20,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
176 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Practical work reports and practical exam equivalent to a 4000 word essay |
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course the student should be able to:
- put into practice the theoretical basis of human osteology
- assess age, sex and stature from skeletal remains
- identify fragmentary inhumed and cremated bones
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | PracOsteo |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Kathleen Mcsweeney
Tel: (0131 6)50 2373
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Course secretary | Mr Gordon Littlejohn
Tel: (0131 6)50 3782
Email: |
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