This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
This module provides you with an in-depth knowledge of the histological mechanisms underpinning the growth of human bones and teeth, linked to diseases processes. This provides a foundation to identify the surface manifestations of disease that can be seen macroscopically. You will learn the criteria needed to identify a selection of skeletal diseases. Upon completion, you will have gained theoretical knowledge about the causes of disease, and practical 'hands on' experience identifying and diagnosing skeletal disease, both microscopically and macroscopically.
Total contact hours: 24
Private study hours: 126
Total study hours: 150
Compulsory to the following courses:
MSc Forensic Osteology and Field Recovery Methods
Main Assessment Methods:
Lab Report (3500 words) (70%)*
15 minute Lab Quiz 1 (10%)
15 minute Lab Quiz 2 (10%)
15 minute Lab Quiz 3 (10%)
*This element is pass compulsory and must be passed to achieve the learning outcomes of the module.
Reassessment methods: Like for Like. Students failing unrepeatable elements (50% lab notebook) may only retrieve credit by repeating the entire module.
The most up to date reading list for each module can be found on the university's reading list pages (https://kent.rl.talis.com/index.html).
•Burr DB, Allen MR. 2014. Basic and Applied Bone Biology. Amsterdam: Elsevier Academic Press.
•Glorieux FH, Pettifor JM, Juppner H. 2012. Pediatric Bone Biology and Diseases. Amsterdam: Elsevier Academic Press.
•Nanci A. 2013. Ten Cate's Oral Histology. Development Structure and Function, 8th ed. St. Louis: Mosby Year Book.
•Mahoney P. 2011. Human deciduous mandibular molar incremental enamel development. Am J Phys
•Anthropol 144, 204–214.
•Mahoney P. 2012. Incremental enamel development in modern human deciduous anterior teeth. Am J Phys Anthropol 147,637–651.
•Ortner, D.J. and Putchar, W.G.J. 1985 Identification of pathological conditions in human skeletal remains Smithsonian Institution Press.
•Reinhard Dettmeyer. 2011. Forensic Histopathology: Fundamentals and Perspectives. Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
•Schmidt C, Symes R. 2015. The Analysis of Burned Human Remains, 2nd Edition. Academic Press.
Subject specific learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1. Have a conceptual and advanced knowledge of human skeletal growth and development.
2. Have an advanced understanding of enamel and bone histology, and the application of histology in Forensic Anthropology
3. Be able to identify, diagnose, and interpret human skeletal disease and trauma.
4. Gain advanced understanding of the research themes in Forensic Anthropology.
5. Be able to critically evaluate new histological and macroscopic research into human skeletal disease.
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