Postgraduate Course: Palaeopathology Human and Animal Disease (PGHC11132)
Course Outline
| School |
School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Postgraduate (School of History and Classics) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
Numerous pathological conditions, especially chronic, long lasting disease, affect the skeletons of both humans and animals. Identification and accurate diagnosis, however, begins with the recognition of post mortem, pseudopathological traits caused by taphonomic agents. Palaeopathological studies are more advanced in anthropology, where osteological symptoms of disease may usually be studied on largely complete skeletons of known age, sex and even social status. Animal remains showing pathological deformations tend to be scattered among the food refuse, thereby lacking the same physiological context. In addition, animal diseases often differ between species, making accurate diagnoses difficult. However, familiarity with the health condition of both ancient people and their livestock provides valuable information on both environment and society. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
Students MUST NOT also be taking
Skeletal Pathology (PGHC11231)
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | 09:00 - 10:50 | | | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
First Class Monday 11th January, 0900, Upper Mezzanine Lab |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course the student will have:
- A basic knowledge and understanding of disease processes within a framework of skeletal growth, development and remodelling.
- An ability to identify and record pathological lesions, using recognised standards
- A knowledge of the main conditions and diseases affecting the skeleton
- An understanding of the possibilities of, and limitations to, assessing the health status and lifestyle of individuals and populations from their human remains |
Assessment Information
| 4000 word essay or practical examination |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Kathleen Mcsweeney
Tel: (0131 6)50 2373
Email: kath.mcsweeney@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mr Nicholas Ovenden
Tel: (0131 6)50 9948
Email: Niko.Ovenden@ed.ac.uk |
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