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Postgraduate Handbook 2008-2009 (archived)
Module ARCH51630: BASIC ANATOMY AND OSTEOLOGY
Department: Archaeology
ARCH51630: BASIC ANATOMY AND OSTEOLOGY
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 4 | 30 | Available in 2008/2009 | Durham |
Tied To
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- To equip students with knowledge of the normal anatomy and physiology of the skeleton so as to be able to recognise abnormal anatomy and to be familiar with basic methods of analysis relevant for human and osteology and palaeopathology.
Content
- The module will cover basic anatomy and physiology of the human skeleton, methods of identifying fragmentary material (including cremated human remains) and estimating minimum numbers of individuals, age and sex estimation methods for adult and non-adult skeletal material, metrical and non-metrical analysis of human remains and osteological methods. The emphasis will be on critical assessment of methods used and data generated within the context of current issues in the study of human remains from archaeological sites.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- Normal human anatomy, methods of age and sex estimation, stature estimation, palaeodemography
Subject-specific Skills
- Recording of osteological parameters
Key Skills
- Good knowledge of normal human anatomy and anatomical variation.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Through lecture and laboratory sessions, to allow students to explore practical and theoretical concepts and become familiar with the normal morphological appearance of the skeleton and methods used for analysis.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 10 | Weekly | 1.5 hours | 15 | Yes |
| Practicals | 10 | Weekly | 2.5 hours | 25 | Yes |
| Preparation and Reading | 260 | ||||
| Total | 300 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Tests | 100% | Practical Test 1 | 1 hour | 50% | |
| Practical Test 2 | 1 hour | 50% |
Formative Assessment
fragment identification test
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.