16th July 2011, 03:41 PM
Introduction to Human Osteology
A one-day course suitable for those working in outdoor occupations, the rescue services, field archaeology and museums.
Thursday 15th September 2011 9.30-4.30
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Course content
Introduction to the human skeleton
• handle human bones
• lay out a complete skeleton
• learn to identify the different types of bones
Comparative osteology
• handle animal bones such as sheep and dogs
• learn to distinguish between human and animal remains
Self assessment
• review your knowledge at the start and end of the day
• gain confidence in dealing with skeletal material
• eliminate uncertainty when bones are found
Course venue
The course will be held at Northgate House, the University of Sheffield's Archaeology Department on West Street. Northgate House is a five minute tram ride from Sheffield station and a five minute walk from the city centre.
The course will be run by trained osteologists wit a wide range of experience in the field, in the laboratory and in the classroom.
There will be an hours break for lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided but lunch is not included in the price of the course. There is a wide choice of sandwich bars, pubs and restaurants less than two minutes walk from the department.
Course fees
?98 per person
Registration is now open, please use the link below to secure your place. If you'd like more information please contact Lauren (l.j.mcintyre@sheffield.ac.uk) or Isabelle (prp09ish@sheffield.ac.uk).
[URL="https://onlineshop.shef.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?modid=1&prodid=819&deptid=5&compid=1&prodvarid=0&catid=40"]Online registration - click here
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A one-day course suitable for those working in outdoor occupations, the rescue services, field archaeology and museums.
Thursday 15th September 2011 9.30-4.30
Introduction to the human skeleton
• handle human bones
• lay out a complete skeleton
• learn to identify the different types of bones
Comparative osteology
• handle animal bones such as sheep and dogs
• learn to distinguish between human and animal remains
Self assessment
• review your knowledge at the start and end of the day
• gain confidence in dealing with skeletal material
• eliminate uncertainty when bones are found
Course venue
The course will be held at Northgate House, the University of Sheffield's Archaeology Department on West Street. Northgate House is a five minute tram ride from Sheffield station and a five minute walk from the city centre.
The course will be run by trained osteologists wit a wide range of experience in the field, in the laboratory and in the classroom.
There will be an hours break for lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided but lunch is not included in the price of the course. There is a wide choice of sandwich bars, pubs and restaurants less than two minutes walk from the department.
Course fees
?98 per person
Registration is now open, please use the link below to secure your place. If you'd like more information please contact Lauren (l.j.mcintyre@sheffield.ac.uk) or Isabelle (prp09ish@sheffield.ac.uk).
[URL="https://onlineshop.shef.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?modid=1&prodid=819&deptid=5&compid=1&prodvarid=0&catid=40"]Online registration - click here
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