Sponsored by University of Sheffield, Department of Archaeology

Monday, September 10, 2012 - Friday, September 14, 2012

Location:
University of Sheffield, Department of Archaeology, Northgate House
West Street
Sheffield S1 4ET
United Kingdom

A five-day course suitable for those working in outdoor occupations, the rescue services, field archaeology and museums, or for those wanting a taster course in human osteology.

Please note, this course will involve handling human bones.

When: Monday 10th September - Friday 14th September 2012
Where: University of Sheffield, Department of Archaeology
Cost: £400 (approximately $646) full price, £340 (approximately $549) concession (students and unwaged - please note, there are a very limited number of concessionary places)

Introduction
The University of Sheffield’s Department of Archaeology has a long history of teaching and research in human osteology. Members of our current research team have a wealth of professional and practical experience, and have worked extensively on projects in the UK and Europe, as well as other areas of the world. Our combined research interests cover a variety of subjects and time periods, from early hominid evolution to post medieval cemetery populations.

This course will be taught in our main osteology laboratory using the Department’s human skeletal reference collection. We aim to provide participants with an overview of human skeletal anatomy and a variety of osteological methods, in order to convey understanding and recognition of standard osteological practice and help participants gain confidence when dealing with human skeletal material.

Course Content

Participants will begin to develop skills in:

• Understanding of human musculoskeletal anatomy
• Understanding the principles of excavating human skeletal material
• Recording a skeleton both in the field and the laboratory
• Estimating age, sex, and stature
• Indentifying key features of both juvenile and adult dentition
• Understanding the fundamental characteristics of bone microstructure
• Recognising dental and non-dental pathology
• Interpreting osteological findings and relating them to the wider archaeological context

Registration
Registration for this course is now open. Places cost £400 (approximately $646) per person [£340 (approximately $549) for a limited number of concessionary places], and can be booked at our online shop by clicking on the link below. Registration will close on Friday 31st August 2012.

Online shop

For further information regarding this course, please email Lauren McIntyre (l.j.mcintyre@sheffield.ac.uk) or Isabelle Heyerdahl-King (prp09ish@sheffield.ac.uk), or phone us on 0114 2222948.

Cancellations and Refunds
Refund requests should be made by email to the course organisers, no less than 7 days before the start of the course. We will endeavour to fill the course place, and in the event that a replacement is found a full refund will be made. If a replacement cannot be found a refund of 50% of the course fee will be made for cancellations made more than 7 days before the start of the course. No refund will be made for cancellations made less than 7 days before the course start date.

If you are experiencing any difficulty please contact us as early as possible.

Website: http://www.shef.ac.uk/archaeology/news/events/human-osteology5day

Contact:
Lauren McIntyre
l.j.mcintyre@sheffield.ac.uk
0114 2222948