FF:AEB_24 Archaeozoology - Course Information

AEB_24 Archaeozoology

Extent and Intensity

2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Nohálová (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

prof. PhDr. Zdeněk Měřínský, CSc.
Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Šibíčková
Supplier department: Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts

Timetable

Wed 14:10–15:45 C43

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20

Abstract

This lecture aims to give students the basic knowledge in methods of zooarcheology (anatomical and species determination of bones, morphometry and statistical evaluation of data, determination of age, etc.). It is also focused on taphonomic and pathological phenomenas on the bones (traces of human activity, gnawing marks by carnivores, fractures, etc.).

Key topics

• 1.General introduction, basic literature
• 2.Anatomy of domestic and wild fauna
• 3.Identification age and sex
• 4.Morphometric analysis
• 5.Pathology and taphonomy
• 6.Bone and antler industry

Study resources and literature

recommended literature
• Koldův atlas veterinární anatomie. Edited by Vladimír Komárek, Illustrated by Pavel Dvorský - Viera Postníková. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 1999, 701 s. ISBN 8071693529. info

Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching

practical exercises, work with specific data and samples

Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements

active participation, oral exam (practical application of the discussed methods, determination of bones)

Language of instruction

Czech

Further Comments

Study Materials
The course is taught annually.

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