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1) Will be able to ethically and safely handle human remains
2) Will be able to identify human bones and teeth and differentiating them from animal bones in an archaeological assemblage
3) Will be able to conduct basic biological profiling (age, sex and stature estimation)
4) Will be able to have demonstrable knowledge of how health and diet indicators interplay and can offer valuable information of the socio-economic status of past societies.
5) Will be able to critically evaluate interdisciplinary research implemented for human mobility investigation.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 12 |
Conversation Class | 2 |
Laboratories | 10 |
Specified Learning Activities | 40 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 36 |
Total | 100 |
A genuine interest in human osteology. Prior experience in power point presentations and academic writing.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Practical Examination: You will be examined on human skeletal remains that are easier to identify and will be expected to recognise them, siding large elements (left/ right) and perform basic age and sex estimation. | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
Presentation: Role playing related to the scopes of the module. It will include brief power-point presentation and group discussion. An essay related to the scope of the role playing action is also included. | Week 7 | n/a | Graded | No | 60 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Ms Linda Fibiger | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |