BIAN6517 Human Skeletal Analysis
| Offered By | School of Archaeology & Anthropology |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Biological Anthropology |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Anatomy of the human skeleton. Techniques in human identification: age-at-death, sex, stature, ancestry, pathology, trauma, handedness and habitual behaviours. This course has a strong practical component with two thirds of contact time spent in the skeletal laboratory. Acquired skills will be of value to any students interested in skeletal studies including vertebrate biology, medicine, palaeontology, human and primate evolution, forensic sciences and archaeology. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Literature and practicals (50%) final practical/lab exams (50%). |
| Workload |
Normally offered every year. |
| Course Classification(s) | TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Areas of Interest | Anthropology |
| Incompatibility |
BIAN6511 Skeletal Analysis |
| Programs | Master of Archaeological Science |
| Academic Contact | To be advised |
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