Admission requirements
Admission to the Research Master Archaeology programme;
Successful pass (grade 5.6 or higher) of the Bone Bell Ringer Exam prior to the start of the course.
Description
This is a graduate seminar in human osteology and paleopathology, designed to further knowledge about what human remains can tell us about the past.
This class is for students who already have comprehensive training in the identification and basic analysis of human skeletal remains. It will be necessary for students who are developing research topics for their Master’s theses in osteoarchaeology, and of value to students who want to acquire the knowledge necessary to undertake doctoral research that involves human osteology.
The course emphasises how the application of scientific methods and the integration of biological and archaeological evidence to research hypotheses can aid in enhancing our reconstructions of human history. Methods covered include biomechanics, joint disease, dental disease, and infectious disease.
RMA/RMSc students participate in the same lectures as the MA/MSc students, but their assignments will have a different focus involving enhanced depth and critical review with additional minimum requirements for the number of referenced sources.
Written and oral assignments will involve researching a topic to achieve comprehension of its significance to the field as a whole, utilising critical thinking skills and formulating directions for innovative new research.
Course objectives
To develop an understanding of current methodological and theoretical topics in biological anthropology;
To increase knowledge about science-based approaches within the field of osteoarchaeology;
To practice basic human osteology and paleopathological identification and reporting skills;
To develop critical thinking skills;
Ability to critically review the significance of current research within the field as a whole;
Ability to formulate new and innovative directions of research.
Timetable
Course schedule details can be found in MyTimetable.
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Mode of instruction
Lecture;
Open laboratory time.
Assessment method
Participation (20%);
Assignments (60%);
Final project (20%).
Only the final project can be retaken.
Assessment deadlines:
The dates of exams and retakes can be found in MyTimetable. The deadlines of papers, essays and assignments are communicated through Brightspace.
Individual deadlines (assignments etc.) can be found in the syllabus and on Brightspace.
Reading list
To be announced.
Registration
Enrolment for all components of your study programme through MyStudymap is mandatory. This applies to both compulsory elements and elective credits. If you are not enrolled, you may not participate.
General information about registration can be found on the Course and exam enrolment page.
Contact
For more information about this course, please contact dr. S.A. (Sarah) Schrader.
Remarks
Compulsory attendance.