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Postgraduate Handbook 2015-2016 (archived)
Module ARCH51730: PALAEOPATHOLOGY: THEORY AND METHOD
Department: Archaeology
ARCH51730: PALAEOPATHOLOGY: THEORY AND METHOD
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 4 | 30 | Available in 2015/2016 | Durham |
Tied To
Pre-requisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- 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 | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 10 | Weekly | 2 hours | 20 | Yes |
| Practicals | 10 | Weekly | 2 hours | 20 | Yes |
| Preparation & Reading | 260 | ||||
| Total | 300 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 50% | Essay | 2,500 | 100% | |
| Practical Test | 50% | 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.
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.