Isotope analysis in bioarchaeology
Kévin Alexis André Salesse, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Isotope analysis in bioarchaeology
Kévin Alexis André Salesse, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Isotope analysis in bioarchaeology
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podzim 2024
Course objectives
This course aims to introduce students to some of the most commonly used methodologies in bioanthropology for the reconstruction of human life-histories, through a series of topics and related case studies. Focusing on retrieving information from biological materials, we will explore the interdisciplinary nature of bioarchaeology by borrowing techniques from osteology, analytical chemistry, geochemistry, and many other fields.


Learning outcomes
After completing the course, a student will be able to understand the ins and outs of isotope studies in bioarchaeology.


Syllabus
  •   1. Introduction to the course (25/09/24 - From 12:00 to 1:50 pm)
  •   2. Basic principles of archaeo-biogeochemistry (02/10/24 - From 12:00 to 1:50 pm)
  •   3. Reconstructing past dietary practices: established and cutting-edge approaches (Part 1) (09/10/24 - From 12:00 to 1:50 pm)
  •   4. Reconstructing past dietary practices: established and cutting-edge approaches (Part 2) (16/10/24 - From 12:00 to 1:50 pm)
  •   5. Interpreting past human diets using stable isotope mixing models (23/10/24 - From 12:00 to 1:50 pm)
  •   6. Investigating past mobility and migration: An isotopic overview (Part 1) (30/10/24 - From 12:00 to 1:50 pm)
  •   7. Investigating past mobility and migration: An isotopic overview (Part 2) (06/11/24 - From 12:00 to 1:50 pm)
  •   8. Isotope mapping and its applications (13/11/24 - From 12:00 to 1:50 pm)
  •   9. Big data approaches for big pictures: A change of scale in isotopic studies (20/11/24 - From 12:00 to 1:50 pm)
  • 10. Contribution of isotopic analysis to the archaeology of cremation (27/11/24 - From 12:00 to 1:50 pm)
  • 11. Final examination (04/12/24 - From 12:00 to 1:50 pm)
  • 12. Final examination (11/12/24 - From 12:00 to 1:50 pm)

Assessment methods
During the first lecture (on 25/09/24), students agreed on the following assessment methods:
  • 1. Each student will have the opportunity to orally present his or her analysis of scientific articles (n = 2) using a PowerPoint slide show. Guidelines will be provided in the PowerPoint slide show of the first lecture.
  • 2. An unessay related to science communication in isotope research will be presented, individually, by each student. Examples will be provided in the PowerPoint slide show of the first lecture.
  • The student must present their paper assessment and unessay by the end of the year 2024. 

Optional collective work 
  • 1. A compilation of the isotopic data will be made, collectively, throughout the semester, according to the IsoArcH standards. The IsoArcH form will be provided to the students.
  • 2. Drafting a data article based on the gathered data for submission to Elsevier's Data in Brief journal, co-signed by all the students involved in this work.

Language of instruction
  • English
Introduction to the course
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Učitel doporučuje studovat od 16. 9. 2024 do 22. 9. 2024.
Basic principles of archaeo-biogeochemistry
Učitel doporučuje studovat od 23. 9. 2024 do 29. 9. 2024.
Reconstructing past dietary practices: established and cutting-edge approaches (Part 1)
Učitel doporučuje studovat od 30. 9. 2024 do 6. 10. 2024.
Reconstructing past dietary practices: established and cutting-edge approaches (Part 2)
Učitel doporučuje studovat od 7. 10. 2024 do 13. 10. 2024.
Interpreting past human diets using stable isotope mixing models
Učitel doporučuje studovat od 14. 10. 2024 do 20. 10. 2024.
Investigating past mobility and migration: An isotopic overview (Part 1)
Učitel doporučuje studovat od 21. 10. 2024 do 27. 10. 2024.
Investigating past mobility and migration: An isotopic overview (Part 2)
Učitel doporučuje studovat od 28. 10. 2024 do 3. 11. 2024.
Isotope mapping and its applications
Učitel doporučuje studovat od 4. 11. 2024 do 10. 11. 2024.
Big data approaches for big pictures: A change of scale in isotopic studies
Učitel doporučuje studovat od 11. 11. 2024 do 17. 11. 2024.
Contribution of isotopic analysis to the archaeology of cremation
Učitel doporučuje studovat od 18. 11. 2024 do 24. 11. 2024.
Final examination
Učitel doporučuje studovat od 25. 11. 2024 do 1. 12. 2024.
Final examination
Učitel doporučuje studovat od 16. 12. 2024 do 22. 12. 2024.
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  • Isotope analysis in bioarchaeology
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      Introduction to the course
    • Nyní studovat
      Basic principles of archaeo-biogeochemistry
    • Nyní studovat
      Reconstructing past dietary practices: established and cutting-edge approaches (Part 1)
    • Nyní studovat
      Reconstructing past dietary practices: established and cutting-edge approaches (Part 2)
    • Nyní studovat
      Interpreting past human diets using stable isotope mixing models
    • Nyní studovat
      Investigating past mobility and migration: An isotopic overview (Part 1)
    • Nyní studovat
      Investigating past mobility and migration: An isotopic overview (Part 2)
    • Nyní studovat
      Isotope mapping and its applications
    • Nyní studovat
      Big data approaches for big pictures: A change of scale in isotopic studies
    • Nyní studovat
      Contribution of isotopic analysis to the archaeology of cremation
    • Nyní studovat
      Final examination
    • Nyní studovat
      Final examination
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