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Lecturer(s)
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Nemo 15 Robert, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Thematic areas: 1. Retrospective biological anthropology: aims of the course, introduction to the study (Larsen, 2013; chap. 1). 2. Human skeleton: normative anatomy and variation of bones and teeth (White et al., 2011; Čihák, 2011; Mays, 2010; chap. 1). 3. Methods used in retrospective anthropology (Katzenberg and Saunders, 2011; part 4; Chhem and Brothwell, 2007; Pinhasi and Mays, 2008, part 1). 4. Archaeology of human remains: the origin of skeletal samples (Mays, 2010; Katzenberg and Saunders, 2011; chap. 3; Hoppa, 1999). 5. Microstructure of hard tissues and their importance for retrospective studies (Katzenberg and Saunders, 2011; chap. 5 a 8; Mays, 2010; chap. 1; Weiss, 2009; chap. 2). 6. Microscopy in bioarchaeological research (microstructure of hard tissues, methods of age estimation, biological origins of samples). 7. Taphonomy (Katzenberg and Saunders, 2011; chap. 3; White et al., 2011; chap. 20). 8. 3D photography in taphonomy (software 3D Catch). 9. Fossils, their origin and significance in paleoanthropology (Larsen, 2013; chap. 7). 10. 3D scanning and printing as a tool for dissemination and curatorship of precious specimens. 11. Bioarchaeology (Weiss, 2009; chap. 1; Martin et al., 2013; chap. 1 a 7). 12. 3D scanning in bioarchaeology (MorphoTester). 13. Graphical software in applied field anthropology and bioarchaeology (Inkscape, Gimp, ImageJ).
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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- Contact hours
- 26 hours per semester
- Individual project (40)
- 182 hours per semester
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| Students have a grasp of archeological theory and methodology (MA level). Students are familiar with approaches and literature relevant to their PhD theses. Students are familiar with the introduction to the study of anthropology. |
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| Students understand scientific text in Czech and English and are able to interpret and critically assess its content. Students know how to utilize electronic information resources. Students are capable of working systematically and independently. Students are capable of formally presenting their research and leading scientific discussions. |
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| Students are familiar with the approaches in retrospective biological anthropology. Students get acquainted in the major intellectual trends and know the applicability of the science. |
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| Students are familiar in one specific topic of retrospective biological anthropology. Students should be able to present a topic with the theoretical background and examples of applications. |
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| Self-study of literature |
| Individual study |
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Recommended literature
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Čihák, R. Anatomie I.-III. Grada Praha, 1987.
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Chhem, R. K., Brothwell, D.R. Paleoradiology: imaging mummies and fossils. New York: Springer Science & Business Media, 2007. ISBN 978-3-540-48832-3.
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Katzenberg, M. Anne; Saunders, Shelley R. Biological anthropology of the human skeleton. 2nd ed. Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons, 2008. ISBN 978-0-471-79372-4.
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Larsen, C. S. Essentials of Physical Anthropology. Discovering Our Origins. WW Norton, 2013. ISBN 978-0393919387.
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Martin, D. L., Harrod, R. P., Pérez, V. R. Bioarchaeology: An integrated approach to working with human remains. New York: Springer Science & Business Media, 2013. ISBN 978-1-4614-6377-1.
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Mays, Simon. The archaeology of human bones. 2nd ed. Abingdon : Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group, 2010. ISBN 978-0-415-48091-8.
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Pearson, Mike Parker. The archaeology of death and burial. [Gloucestershire] : Sutton Publishing, 2001. ISBN 0-7509-1777-6.
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Pinhasi, R., Mays, S. Advances in human palaeopathology. John Wiley & Sons, 2008. ISBN 978-0-470-03602-0.
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Weiss, E. Bioarchaeological Science: What we have learned from human skeletal remains.. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2009.
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White, Tim D. Human osteology. San Diego : Academic Press, 2000. ISBN 0-12-746612-6.
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