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Dear All, I wanted to bring this wonderful course to your attention. Contact details for further information and a link to the online shop to book a place are included at the bottom of this message. Sorry for any cross posting, many thanks, Hannah INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN OSTEOLOGY A one-day course suitable for those working in outdoor occupations, the rescue services, field archaeology and museums. Taught by trained osteoarchaeologists with a combined total of over 25 years practical and professional experience in both the field and the classroom. Date: 14th June 2012 Time: 9.30am – 5.30pm Location: Department of Archaeology, University of Sheffield Cost: £98.00 Course content Introduction to the human skeleton * handle human bones * lay out a complete skeleton * learn to identify the different types of bonesComparative osteology * handle animal bones such as sheep and dog * 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. 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 a two minute walk from the department. Click here to book a place at our online shop: http://onlineshop.shef.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?modid=1&prodid=1755&deptid=5&catid=40&prodvarid=0 For further details contact Lauren: [log in to unmask] or Isabelle: [log in to unmask] Comments from Past Participants “Frankly the best and most useful day course I’ve been on for quite some time” “Brilliant, I had a great time and learned a lot” “...really well structured, with plenty of hands on activities and excellent explanations"