Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Anthropology
Course Code
MK_075
Branch of Science
Basic medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services; Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Silvija Umbraško
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 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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Individual work |
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Attendance of lecture 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; 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 evalution questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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1.
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 at the end of the study course.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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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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2
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Topics
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Introducation to the history of anthropology. Development of anthropology 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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Scientic research methods and programmes.
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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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Indicators of physical development and dynamics thereof in the Latvian population in the 20 century.
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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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Anthropological material and methods for processing thereof; somatometry and somatoscopy, somatometric instruments, craniometry and cranioscopy.
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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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Indicators of physical development of school-age children in the change process of the century. Assessment of puberty and secondary sexual characteristics in the Latvian population and world body frame.
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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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Relative measures and indices, determination thereof. Determination of skin fat folds in certain parts of the body.
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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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Morphofunctional characterisation of normal posture and foot.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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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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2
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Topics
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Introducation to the history of anthropology. Development of anthropology 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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|---|---|---|
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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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Scientic research methods and programmes.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Indicators of physical development and dynamics thereof in the Latvian population in the 20 century.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Anthropological material and methods for processing thereof; somatometry and somatoscopy, somatometric instruments, craniometry and cranioscopy.
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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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Indicators of physical development of school-age children in the change process of the century. Assessment of puberty and secondary sexual characteristics in the Latvian population and world body frame.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Relative measures and indices, determination thereof. Determination of skin fat folds in certain parts of the body.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Morphofunctional characterisation of normal posture and foot.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Ilva Duļevska, Silvija Umbraško. Praktiskā antropoloģija. Rīga: RSU, 2019.
2.
Prīmanis J. Ievads antropoloģijas metodikā. A/S Valters un Rapa apgāds, 1937. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Segleniece K. Bērna augšana un attīstība. R. Millere, K. Segleniece. Rīga, Zvaigzne, 1977. (akceptējams izdevums).
4.
Martin R., Saller K. Lehbuch der Anthropologie. Stuttgard: Fischer, Bd. I, 1957 (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Denisova R., Grāvere R. Antropoloģijas zinātne Latvijas vēstures institūtā. LVIŽ, Nr. 4, 1995, LVI
2.
Feders G. Rīgas latviešu pamatskolēnu garums un svars. Rīga, IM, māc. līdz. nodaļa, 1936.
Other Information Sources
1.
Anatomijas web resursi.