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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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1. Microscopy (brief introduction to theory) 2. Digitization of drawings 3. 3D scanner 4. Use of chemical methods in anthropology (mass spectrometry: LA ICP MS, portable X-ray Fluorescence devices pXRF) 5. Radiometric dating methods 6. Imaging technologies (CT, micro-CT, X-ray, 3D scanner). Applications in palaeopathology, biomechanics, analysis of thermal graves, analysis of microstructure of teeth and bones. 7. Photogrammetry (software 123Casch, AgiSoft PhotoScan, etc.). Use in field and laboratory research (for record preservation and as an analytical tool). 8. Molecular methods used in paleomicrobiology, paleoparasitology, paleoentomology. 9. Quantitative methods used in zooarchaeology and anthropology.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Self-study of literature, Lecture, Seminar
- Contact hours
- 26 hours per semester
- Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40)
- 12 hours per semester
- Preparation for formative assessments (2-20)
- 10 hours per semester
- Preparation for an examination (30-60)
- 30 hours per semester
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| Knowledge |
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| describe the basic methods of skeletal anthropology (especially the estimation of the biological profile of an individual) |
| describe and explain the basic concepts of taphonomy and archaeology |
| explain the concepts of field anthropology |
| Skills |
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| apply basic methods of skeletal anthropology |
| formally present your own research |
| critically reflect on and understand a professional text in the Czech language |
| critically reflect on and understand a professional text in English |
| Competences |
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| learning outcomes |
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| Knowledge |
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| characterize and describe the theoretical foundations and practical applications of natural science techniques used in the study of skeletal biology |
| characterize and describe special analytical anthropological methods |
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| to practically apply and describe in detail special anthropological methods |
| perform basic work with stereoscopic and metallographic microscope and NIS program in LBA |
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| teaching methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Lecture |
| Self-study of literature |
| Textual studies |
| One-to-One tutorial |
| Skills |
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| Seminar |
| Self-study of literature |
| Textual studies |
| One-to-One tutorial |
| Skills demonstration |
| Competences |
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| Seminar |
| Self-study of literature |
| assessment methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Combined exam |
| Test |
| Individual presentation at a seminar |
| Continuous assessment |
| Skills |
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| Test |
| Combined exam |
| Individual presentation at a seminar |
| Continuous assessment |
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Recommended literature
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Grupe, G. & Garland, A.N. (Eds). Histology of ancient human bone: Methods and diagnosis. Berlin, Heidelberg, New York: Springer Verlag, 1993.
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Grupe, G. & Herrmann, B. (Eds). Trace elements in environmental history. Berlin, Heidelberg, New York: Springer Verlag, 1988.
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Katzenberg, M. Anne; Sauders, Shelley R. Biological anthropology of the human skeleton. New York : Wiley-Liss, 2000. ISBN 0-471-31616-4.
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