Postgraduate Course: Skeletal Pathology (PGHC11231)
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 human skeleton. The study of palaeopathology can provide vital information on the health and lifestyle of ancient populations and aids enormously in the interpretation of the history of disease. Fundamental to the study of palaeopathology is the understanding of how disease affects the body, as well as the skeleton. Disease processes, the main types of diseases affecting the skeleton, the identification, description and recording of pathological lesions, the recognition of pseudopathological traits caused by taphonomic agents, as well as the inherent limitations of assessing health and disease from skeletal remains, will be covered. |
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
Coursework equivalent to a 4000 word essay |
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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