BIAN6517 Human Skeletal Analysis
| Offered By | School of Archaeology and Anthropology |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Biological Anthropology |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2011 and Second Semester, 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course focuses on the anatomy of the human skeleton and techniques in human identification: age-at-death, sex, stature, ancestry, pathology, trauma, stature, handedness and habitual behaviours. There is a very strong practical emphasis 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, comparative skeletal anatomy, medicine, palaeontology, fine arts, human and primate evolution, forensic sciences and archaeology. |
| Learning Outcomes |
(1) meet the stipulated course aims (2) become familiar and comfortable with a broad sample of scholarship in this disciplinary area (3) augment the student's the ability to think critically about basic assumptions and conceptual frameworks in this field (4) develop skills in oral presentations, including debate, and in writing |
| 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 Biological Anthropology, Graduate Certificate in Biological Anthropology, Graduate Certificate in Archaeological Science, Graduate Certificate in Archaeological Studies, and Master of Archaeological Science |
| Academic Contact | Dr Marc Oxenham |
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