300033 VO Virtual Anthropology - Introduction into digital 3D-methods (2017W)

Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Gerhard Weber

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Do 05.10.2017 13.00-14.30
Do 19.10.2017 13.00-14.30
Do 16.11.2017 13.00-14.30
Do 30.11.2017 13.00-14.30
Do 14.12.2017 13.00-14.30
Do 11.01.2018 13.00-14.30

Thursday 05.10. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum
Thursday 19.10. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum
Thursday 16.11. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum
Thursday 30.11. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum
Thursday 14.12. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum
Thursday 11.01. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Introduction into a new area of anthropology: From traditional methods to three-dimensional quantitative morphometry, data acquisition (CT, MRT, surface scanning), stereolithography, biostatistical analysis and math. methods (Geometric Morphometrics), applications in anthropology and medicine (hidden anatomical structures, virtual endocasts, likelihood-based reconstruction, e-preparation of fossils, ontogenetic vectors, phylogenetic classification, comp. brain anatomy, surgery planning, prosthetics, etc.), future working modes.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written test (multiple choice)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Linking up teaching with ongoing research at the dept., introduction into a new discipline, understanding modern methods in the literature, demonstrating possibilities for projects at the dept.

Examination topics

Lecture using audiovisual aids (PPT)

Reading list

Weber, G.W., Bookstein, F.L., 2011. Virtual Anthropology - A Guide to a New Interdisciplinary Field. Springer Verlag. ISBN 978-3-211-48647-4, Wien, New York.

Association in the course directory

BAN 3, BBO 8, BMG 10, BMB 10, BOE 11, BPB 11, BZO 11, B-BAN 2, B-BMG 11, B-BMB 10, B-BOE 11, B-BPB 12, B-BPF 8, B-BZO 11,MEV W-4, EC EA PM3, UF BU 10, UF MA BU 01, UF MA BU 04,

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