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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of History, Classics and Archaeology : Postgraduate (History, Classics and Archaeology)

Postgraduate Course: Palaeopathology Human and Animal Disease (PGHC11132)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of History, Classics and Archaeology CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryNumerous 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.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Students MUST NOT also be taking Skeletal Pathology (PGHC11231)
Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2014/15, Available to all students (SV1) Quota:  None
Course Start Semester 2
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 16, Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 8, External Visit Hours 2, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 170 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) 4000 word essay or practical examination
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
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
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsPalaeopath
Contacts
Course organiserDr Kathleen Mcsweeney
Tel: (0131 6)50 2373
Email: kath.mcsweeney@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMr Gordon Littlejohn
Tel: (0131 6)50 3782
Email: Gordon.Littlejohn@ed.ac.uk
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