Universität Wien

300053 VO Virtual Anthropology - Introduction into digital 3D-methods (2022W)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
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max. 200 participants
Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Vorbesprechung und Beginn 6. Okt. 2022 13:15 UBB HS3

  • Thursday 06.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 13.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 20.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 27.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 03.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 10.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 17.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 24.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 01.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 15.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 12.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 19.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0

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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

Understanding of the modern methods in evolutionary anthropology, knowledge of the spectrum of applications, knowledge of the most important procedures of digitisation and analyses.
Sehr gut (40-37), gut (36-31), befriedigend (30-26), genügend (25-20), nicht genügend (19-0)

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, EC EA PM3, UF BU 10

Last modified: We 08.03.2023 14:49