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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
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.
https://onlineshop.shef.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?modid=1&prodid=819&deptid=5&compid=1&prodvarid=0&catid=40
If you'd like more information please contact Lauren (l.j.mcintyre@sheffield.ac.uk) or Isabelle (prp09ish@sheffield.ac.uk) or call us on 0114 2222948.
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