Postgraduate Course: Bone Manufacturing - Animal Raw Materials (PGHC11133)
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 |
Even archaeologists with limited interest in zooarchaeology often encounter artefacts made from bone. Accurately identifying the raw material of these objects is indispensable in assessing their origins and possible value. For example, objects made from cattle bone, elephant or walrus ivory would embody radically different meanings. Studying the work invested in creating these artefacts, as well as the attempted reconstruction of their function, contributes valuable information on ancient lifeways in any archaeological period. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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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 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
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No Classes have been defined for this Course |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
-An ability to identify and interpret animal remains used in manufacturing
-The implications of this information for raw material procurement and trading
-An understanding of relationships between anatomical and typological classifications
-Identification of manufacturing marks and use wear as related to tool function
-An ability to integrate bone manufacturing information within a broader archaeological/cultural context |
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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