Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Anthropology
Course Code
MK_013
Branch of Science
Basic medicine
ECTS
1.50
Target Audience
Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Dzintra Kažoka
Structure Unit Manager
Māra Pilmane
Structural Unit
Department of Morphology
Contacts
Riga, 9 Kronvalda boulevard, aaiak@rsu.lv, +371 67061551
About Study Course
Objective
To introduce students to the methods and practical application of anthropology in the study of the human body structure.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of anatomy and biology in the scope of the previous years of studies.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of completing the study course, the student will know the main research methods of anthropology; will be able to define and describe the most important somatometric points of the head and body, their location and determination on the human body.
Skills
1.The student will recognise and compare the proportions of the human body in different ethnic, age and gender groups; describe the meaning of certain anthropometric measurements (longitudinal dimensions, transverse dimensions, circumferences, fat tissue fold thickness); describe the meaning, changes, trends and influencing factors of body frame and mass; define the essence of body mass index, determination and possible changes thereof; assess and compare the fat tissue fold thickness in different locations and list possible changes thereof; work with specialised literature.
Competences
1.The student will be able to use the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge to skilfully determine individual somatometric points of the head and body, measure skin fat folds, determine plantogram parameters, calculate some indices of body proportions.
Assessment
Individual work
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Attendance of lectures and practical classes, preparation for examination (test work, seminars and colloquia) according to the content of the study course; preparation for the final examination of the study course; individual and group work; work with study materials, study literature (research, analysis) and RSU e-environment; drawing up of practical work results; performance of specific tasks; preparation of presentations and reports; attending consultations on the content of the study course.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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Attendance of lectures and classes; work with study materials and literature; oral and practical knowledge control during classes; participation in group work.
Method of examination: theoretical test (I) at the end of the study course.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Other
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5
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Topics
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RFU, III, 5th SEMESTER. Introduction to the history of anthropology. Development of anthropology in Latvia. Indicators of physical development and dynamics thereof in the Latvian population in the 20th century. Scientific research methods and programmes.
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5
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Topics
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Anthropological material and methods for processing thereof:
a) somatometry and somatoscopy, somatometric instruments,
b) craniometry and cranioscopy.
Indicators of physical development of school-age children in the change processes of the century.
Assessment of puberty and secondary sexual characteristics in the Latvian population and worldwide. Body frame.
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5
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Relative measures and indices, determination thereof. Determination of skin fat folds in certain parts of the body. Morphofunctional characterisation of normal posture and foot.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
15 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Other
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5
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Topics
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RFUN, III, 6th SEM.1st class-Introduction to the history of anthropology. Development of anthropology in Latvia. Indicators of physical development and dynamics thereof in the Latvian population in the 20th century. Scientific research methods and programmes. Anthropological material and methods for processing thereof: a)somatometry and somatoscopy, somatometric instruments, b)craniometry and cranioscopy. (5ac.h)
2nd class-Acceleration trends in the change processes of the century in Latvia
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Location
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On site
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Other
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5
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Topics
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RFUN, III, 6th SEM.1st class-Introduction to the history of anthropology. Development of anthropology in Latvia. Indicators of physical development and dynamics thereof in the Latvian population in the 20th century. Scientific research methods and programmes. Anthropological material and methods for processing thereof: a)somatometry and somatoscopy, somatometric instruments, b)craniometry and cranioscopy. (5ac.h)
2nd class-Acceleration trends in the change processes of the century in Latvia
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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5
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Topics
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RFUN, III, 6th SEM.1st class-Introduction to the history of anthropology. Development of anthropology in Latvia. Indicators of physical development and dynamics thereof in the Latvian population in the 20th century. Scientific research methods and programmes. Anthropological material and methods for processing thereof: a)somatometry and somatoscopy, somatometric instruments, b)craniometry and cranioscopy. (5ac.h)
2nd class-Acceleration trends in the change processes of the century in Latvia
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
15 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Prīmanis J. Ievads antropoloģijas metodikā. A/S Valters un Rapa apgāds, 1937. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Segleniece K. Bērna augšana un attīstība / R. Millere, K. Segleniece. Rīga, Zvaigzne, 1977. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Харрисон Дж., Уайнер Дж. Биология человека. Мир, Москва, 1979. (akceptējams izdevums)
4.
Martin R. Lehrbuch der Anthropologie. I und II Bd. Jena, 1928. (akceptējams izdevums)
5.
Martin R., Saller K. Lehrbuch der Anthropologie. Stuttgart: Fischer, Bd. I, 1957. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Denisova R., Grāvere R. Antropoloģijas zinātne Latvijas vēstures institūtā. LVIŽ. Nr.4, 1995. Latvijas Vēstures Institūta Žurnāls, 1995, n.4 [38.]-47.lpp.
2.
Feders G. Rīgas latviešu pamatskolēnu garums un svars. Rīga: Izglīt. min. Māc. līdz. nodaļa, 1936.
3.
Fuks N. (Cauna N.) Latgales latviešu antropoloģiskās pazīmes. Rīga, 1937. (manuskripts). (Ir saglabājušas pētījuma anketas, pēc kurām mūsdienās ir iespējams veikt antropoloģiskus apsekojumus.)
4.
Jēruma–Krastiņa L. Antropoloģiskie dati par latviešu skolu jaunatni. Latvijas Universitātes raksti. Med. fak. sēr. III, 2., 1937.
5.
Plūme A. Antropometrijas nozīme skolēnu veselības stāvokļa novērtēšanā. Pašvaldības Balss. Rīga, 1931.
Other Information Sources
1.
Anatomijas web resursi.