Bi4041 Paleopathology

Faculty of Science
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Dr. Antony Colombo (lecturer), Kévin Alexis André Salesse, M.Sc., Ph.D. (deputy)
Arwa Kharobi, PhD (lecturer)
Kévin Alexis André Salesse, M.Sc., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Arwa Kharobi, PhD
Department of Anthropology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Supplier department: Department of Anthropology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 27 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 23/27, only registered: 0/27, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/27
Course objectives
The aim of this course is to give the students the paleopathology basis. It gives students the keys to differentiate normal variability of the bone structures from the taphonomical damages and the pathological lesions. It aims to teach them the descriptive approach leading to a positive diagnosis and differential diagnoses. Teaching will be focused on the groups of pathologies most represented on ancient remains. Each courses will also be used to introduces important concepts.
Learning outcomes
After the theoretical class and the practice activities, the students will be able to [1] describe elementary bone pathological lesions, [2] group bone lesions together to give a probable diagnosis, [3] recognize taphonomical signs, [4] recognize fractures, arthrosis, infections, rickets. diseases.
Syllabus
  • [1] The bone porosities dilemma: growth, taphonomy, pathology, 27/05/2023 (from 9:00 to 1:00 pm).
  • [2] Trauma and ageing bone signs: the osteological paradox, 28/05/2023 (from 9:00 to 1:00 pm).
  • [3] Infections and deficiencies: variability in health, 29/05/2023 (from 9:00 to 1:00 pm).
Teaching methods
Theoretical training in form of presentations accompanied with practical training on archeological human skeletons, 3D virtual models of diverse paleopathological cases, 3D printed cases of rickets, syphilis, tuberculosis • The course is taught in English.
Assessment methods
No exam or test is planned at the end of the course, however, presence is mandatory for the three days from 9 to 1 pm (Attending sheet and daily signature).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught only once.
Information on the per-term frequency of the course: Je.
The course is taught: in blocks.
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