Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2009-2010 (archived)
Module ARCH51730: PALAEOPATHOLOGY: THEORY AND METHOD
Department: Archaeology
ARCH51730: PALAEOPATHOLOGY: THEORY AND METHOD
| Type | Tied | Level | 4 | Credits | 30 | Availability | Available in 2009/10 | Module Cap |
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| Tied to | F4K809 |
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Prerequisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- For students to acquire an understanding of what paleopathology is in the context of the rest of archaeological study and to acquire skills in identifying paleaopathological specimens.
Content
- The module will cover definitions of paleopathology, history of study and how it has developed, the biocultural versus case study approach, the European versus North American differences, the importance of a population-based approach, the value of paleaopathology in the reconstruction of past human behaviour, the major categories of disease, plus current issues in paleopathology and examples of work in the field for specific areas will put the material in context.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- Identification of pathological conditions and skeletal trauma.
Subject-specific Skills:
- Macroscopic and radiographic identification of pathological changes including trauma.
Key Skills:
- Recording of pathological conditions and trauma.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 10 | Weekly | 2 hours | 20 | ■ |
| Practicals | 10 | Weekly | 2 hours | 20 | ■ |
| Preparation & Reading | 260 | ||||
| Total | 300 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Essay | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Essay | 2,500 | 100% | |
| Component: Practical Test | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Practical Test | 2 hours | 100% | |
Formative Assessment:
The preparation achieved in this module RSAS is considered to be sufficient formative preparation for the summative assignment in the module.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University