Postgraduate Course: Palaeopathology Human and Animal Disease (PGHC11132)
Course Outline
School | School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
Summary | 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. |
Course description |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
Prohibited Combinations | Students MUST NOT also be taking
Skeletal Pathology (PGHC11231)
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Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Academic year 2014/15, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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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 )
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Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Additional Information (Assessment) |
4000 word essay or practical examination |
Feedback |
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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
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Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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Keywords | Palaeopath |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Kathleen Mcsweeney
Tel: (0131 6)50 2373
Email: kath.mcsweeney@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Gordon Littlejohn
Tel: (0131 6)50 3782
Email: Gordon.Littlejohn@ed.ac.uk |
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