Universität Wien

060071 PR Practical training in osteoarchaeology (2016S)

Introduction to the scientific analysis of skeletal human remains

Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

Language: German

Lecturers

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Vorbesprechung: Freitag, 4.3.2016, 13:00 Hörsaal 7, 3 Stock

  • Friday 04.03. 13:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal 7 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 3.OG
  • Friday 08.04. 09:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 13 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 4.OG
  • Monday 11.04. 09:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 13 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 4.OG
  • Wednesday 13.04. 09:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum 13 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 4.OG
  • Thursday 14.04. 09:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum 13 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 4.OG
  • Friday 15.04. 09:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum 13 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 4.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course will provide an introduction the bioarchaeological analysis of human skeletal remains. It will cover the basics of human anatomy and taphonomy and give an insight into the information about life in the past that can be gained from human remains as well as the methods necessary to extract them. During practical sessions students will learn about correct handling of skeletal material and will get the opportunity to apply basic methods of bioarchaeological analysis.

This course aims at providing students with a basic knowledge about the potential of human skeletal remains from archaeological contexts in informing research into the past as well as about modern scientific methods available for research. It will further raise awareness to the correct handling and treatment of human skeletal material.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam, participation during the course

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Reading list

Buikstra, J. E. & Ubelaker, D. H. 1994. Standards for Data Collection from Human Remains. Lafayetteville, Arkansas: Arkansas Archaeological Survey.
H. 2009. The Archaeology of the Dead: Lectures in Archaeothanatology- Oxford: Oxbow Books.
Grupe, G., Harbeck, M., McGlynn, G. 2015. Prähistorische Anthropologie. Berlin: Springer.
Hermann, B. 1990. Prähistorische Anthropologie. Berlin: Springer.
Larsen, C. S. 1997, 2005. Bioarchaeology: Interpreting behaviour from the human skeleton. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
White, T. & Folkens, P. 2005. The human bone manual. Amsterdam: Elsevier.

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