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Course code: BBS20210f10Semester: 2010/2011 summer
Name: Reconstruction of the skulls and heads
Major: Biology
Study Type: second cycle
Course type: optional
Study Semester: 0
ECTS points: 2
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 15 / 0
Lecturer: dr hab. prof. nadzw. Barbara Kwiatkowska
Language of instruction: Polish
Learning outcomes: During the course the student acquires theoretical knowledge and practical skills relating to the methodology reconstruction of the heads on the basis of skeletal remains. Gaining knowledge of typological and morphological studies of human skulls, as well as anatomy and morphology of soft parts of the face. Obtain a basic understanding of the morphology of soft parts, and on the biodiversity features of human heads, depending on age and gender. Course acquaints with the methodological aspects of human morphological studies using these tests in practice.
Competences: Completion of the course will prepare for the classes of the forensic anthropology and can be used in the study of human biodiversity.
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Course content: The history and achievements of Wroclaw School of Reconstruction. Methods of reconstruction of the skulls and heads. Morphological diversification of skulls and facial features in humans. Differentiation of anatomical facial muscles. Morphological changes of the faces during the human life. Special features of the faces. Application of the reconstruction of human appearance in practice.
Recommended literature: J. Prag, R. Neave. 1997, Making faces. British Museum Press; K.T.Taylor, 2001 ForensicArt and Illustration. CRP Press Krupiński T., B. Kwiatkowska, Z. Rajchel,. 2005,Rekonstrukcje czaszek i głów. [w:] O nauce i kulturze. Pod red. Jana Mozrzymasa, t. X. Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego. Krupiński T., B. Kwiatkowska, Z. Rajchel,. 2006,Błogosławiony Czesław - patron Wrocławia - antropologiczna rekonstrukcja głowy. [w:] Poznanie. Nauka. Piękno. Pod red. J. Gajdy - Krynickiej. Studium Generale t. 11. Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego. Z. Rajchel 1988, Antropologiczne rekonstrukcje części kostnych i miękkich głów kopalnych form Hominoidea, Acta Universitatis Wratislaviensis No992, Prace Zoologiczne t. XX.
Assessment methods: Completion of laboratory training; written test after semester; minimum 60% of knowledge to pass.
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