Course Summary
This course explores the field of osteoarchaeology and how it can help us uncover the truth about our ancestors through the study of their bones.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the basics of osteoarchaeology and how it works in uncovering the past
- Discover how bone analysis can provide insight into the lives of individuals and communities
- Explore the ethical considerations of studying human remains
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basic principles of osteoarchaeology and bone analysis
- Gain insight into the lives and communities of past individuals through bone analysis
- Develop an understanding of the ethical considerations and responsibilities when studying human remains
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of archaeology or anthropology
- Interest in human history and evolution
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online, self-paced
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
Similar Courses
- Archaeology: From Dig to Lab and Beyond
- Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology
- Archaeology's Dirty Little Secrets
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Kristina Killgrove
- Bones Don't Lie Blog
- John Hawks Anthropology Blog
Related Books
Outline
- Introduction to the course
- Welcome to the Course! - Trailer
- Welcome to the Course! - Course Introduction
- Course Set-Up
- How to succeed in your online class?
- Meet the Instructors & Team
- Leiden University: Facts & Figures
- Complete our short survey
- Basic Anatomical Terminology
- Names of Bones in the Skeleton
- Human Skeleton - Learn the Basics
- What is your learning path?
- Community Guidelines
- Bones to Biography & Demography
- Subadult Age-at-Death Estimation
- Adult Age-at-Death Estimation
- Sex Estimation
- Stature Reconstruction
- Discussion: How to?
- Longbone Length to Estimate Subadult Age
- Dental Formation to Estimate Subadult Age
- Pubic Symphysis to Estimate Adult Age
- Auricular Surface to Estimate Adult Age
- Using the Phenice Traits to Estimate Sex
- Using Longbone Length to Estimate Stature
- Glossary
- Optional Reading List
- Test your Knowledge
- Bones to Biography & Demography: Lesson Choices
- Instructions: Solve the Mystery 1
- Instructions: Solve the Mystery 2
- Bones to Disease and Trauma
- Paleopathology: Introduction
- Paleopathology: Bone biology
- Paleopathology: Trauma
- Paleopatholgy: Rickets
- Paleopathology: Leprosy
- Discussion 1, Violence
- Discussion 2, Modern Medicine
- Examples of Bone Fractures
- Glossary
- Optional Reading List
- Optional Quiz: Pathological or Healthy?
- Test your Knowledge
- Bones to Disease and Trauma: Lesson Choices
- Bones to Diet
- Paleodiet: Introduction
- Paleodiet: Principles of Stable Isotope Analysis
- Paleodiet: Stable Isotope Case Study Part 1
- Paleodiet: Stable Isotopes Case Study Part 2
- Paleodiet: Caries in the Maya
- Discusion: The "Paleodiet" Trend
- Glossary
- Optional Reading List
- Test your Knowledge
- Bones to Diet: Lesson Choices
- Bones to Activity
- Activity: Introduction
- Activity: the Musculoskeletal System
- Activity: Entheseal Changes
- Activity: Joint Degeneration
- Activity: Teeth as Tools
- Activity: Discussion
- Scoring Entheseal Change
- Glossary
- Optional Reading List
- Test your Knowledge
- Bones to Activity: Lesson Choices
- Bones to Mobility and Migration
- Mobility and Migration: Introduction
- Mobility and Migration: Long Bone Morphology
- Mobility and Migration: Strontium Isotopes
- Mobility and Migration: Ancient DNA
- Mobility and Migration: Discussion
- Thank You and Good Luck! :)
- Glossary
- Optional Reading List
- Complete our short survey
- Test your Knowledge
- Bones to Mobility and Migration: Lesson Choices
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the fascinating world of osteoarchaeology with this engaging course on Coursera. Students have praised the course for its in-depth exploration of the subject matter and its clear presentation style. Overall, students have found the course to be highly informative and interesting.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course provides a comprehensive overview of osteoarchaeology, allowing students to gain a deep understanding of this fascinating field.Pros from User Reviews
- The course is well-structured and easy to follow, with clear explanations and examples.
- The instructors are knowledgeable and engaging, providing valuable insights into the subject matter.
- The course materials are high-quality and informative, with plenty of resources to supplement the lectures.
- The course is suitable for students of all levels, from beginners to advanced learners.
- The course provides a great opportunity to learn about a unique and fascinating area of archaeology.
Cons from User Reviews
- Some students have found the course content to be too basic, and would prefer more advanced material.
- The course can be quite time-consuming, with a lot of reading and research required.
- Some students have had difficulty with technical issues on the Coursera platform, such as slow loading times or difficulty accessing materials.
- The course can be quite challenging for students who are not familiar with the subject matter or who do not have a strong background in archaeology.
- Some students have found the course assignments to be too difficult or time-consuming.
Andrea Waters-Rist
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