Research Methods in Human Biology

BI2_W01

BI2_W05

BI2_U02

BI2_U03

BI2_U05

BI2_U06

BI2_K01

BI2_K05

The main goal of the course is to knowledge of the methods using in research in human biology.

The main goal of course is to knowledgeof the methods in research in human biology eg. somatometry and somatoskopy, craniometry, cranioskopy, osteometry, head and body indexes, classification of human biotypes, determination of developmental age on basis of skeletal age, teeth age, secondary sex characteristics age, sex and age determination on the basis of skeleton.

Obligatory literature:

Byers S.N., 2011, Introduction to Forensic Anthropology, Pearson Education Press;

DiGiany E., Moore M., 2012, Research methods in human skeletal biology, Academic Press

Jurmain R., Kilgore L., Travathan W., Ciochon R.L., 2013-14, Introduction to Physical Anthropology, 14th Edition, Cengage Learning, Boston;

Larsen C.S, 2012. Essentials of Physical Anthropology, 2-nd edition. W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., New York

Willigen J., 1993, Applied Anthropology: An Introduction. Westport, CT: Bergin & Garvey

Supplementary literature:

Larsen C.S., 2010, A companion to biological anthropology, Wiley-Blackwell Press

Slice D.E., 2005, Modern Morphometrics in Physical Anthropology (Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects), Kluwer Academic / Plenum Publishers, New York

Smith M., 2002, Human biology and history, CRC Press

Learning outcomes concerning knowledge:

After completing the module, the student will:

1. BI2_W01: be able understand complex biological phenomena and processes concerning Research methods in anthropology

2. BI2_W05: has knowledge of current biological problems concerning Research methods in anthropology

Learning outcomes concerning skills:

After completing the module, the student will be able to:

3. BI2_U02: use biological scientific literature concerning Research methods in anthropology in Polish proficiently, read with understanding scientific articles in English

4. BI2_U03: use critical analysis and select information, especially from electronic sources

5. BI2_U05: use digital technology for phenomena description and data analysis

6. BI2_U06: collect and interpret empirical data in order to formulate appropriate conclusions

Learning outcomes concerning social competencies:

After completing the module, the student will be able to:

7. BI2_K01: understand the need of lifelong study, inspire and organize learning process of other people

8. BI2_K05: understand the need to enhance knowledge by systematic reading of biological scientific and popular science magazines from the field of Research methods in anthropology

ECTS - lectures and laboratories [1 ECTS=30 hours]

participation in lectures: 15h

participation in laboratories: 30 h

preparation for final test: 15 h

preparation for practical tests: 30 hours

total: 90 hours [90/30=3]

Lecture assessment:

1. Assessment of the final test:

94-100% 5

93-88% 4,5

87-80% 4

79-70% 3,5

69-60% 3

less than 59,9% 2

Criteria to evaluate:

Knowledge (Learning outcomes 1-2)

Student:

2 (fail): is unable to understand complex biological phenomena and processes concerning Research methods in anthropology; hasn’t got knowledge of current biological problems concerning Research methods in human biology

3 (sufficient): is able to understand some complex biological phenomena and processes concerning Research methods in human biology; has basic knowledge of current biological problems concerning Research methods in human biology

4 (good): is able to understand most of complex biological phenomena and processes concerning Research methods in human biology; has partial knowledge of current biological problems concerning Research methods in human biology

5 (excellent): is able to understand all biological phenomena and processes concerning Research methods in human biology; has complete knowledge of current biological problems concerning Research methods in human biology

Skills (Learning outcomes 3-6)

Student:

2 (fail): is unable to use biological scientific literature concerning Research methods in human biology in Polish, is unable to read with understanding any scientific articles in English; is unable to use critical analysis and select information, especially from electronic sources; is unable to use digital technology for phenomena description and data analysis; is unable to collect and interpret empirical data in order to formulate any conclusions

3 (sufficient): to a limited degree is able to use biological scientific literature concerning Research methods in human biology in Polish, read with understanding some scientific articles in English; to a basic degree is able to use critical analysis and select information, especially from electronic sources; to a basic degree is able to use digital technology for phenomena description and data analysis; is able to collect and interpret empirical data formulating basic conclusions (mistakes allowed)

4 (good): is able to properly use biological scientific literature concerning Research methods in human biology in Polish, read with understanding most scientific articles in English; is able to properly use critical analysis and select information, especially from computer sources; in most cases is able to properly use digital technology to phenomena description and data analysis; in most cases is able to properly collect and interpret empirical data in order to formulate appropriate conclusions

5 (excellent): is able to use biological scientific literature concerning Research methods in human biology in Polish proficiently, read with understanding any scientific articles in English; is able to use critical analysis and select information in any case, especially from electronic sources; is able to use digital technology for phenomena description and data analysis in any case; is able to collect and interpret empirical data perfectly in order to formulate appropriate conclusions

Social competencies (Learning outcomes 7-8)

Student:

2 (fail): is unable to understand the need of lifelong study, is unable to inspire and organize learning process for other people; is unable to understand the need to enhance knowledge by systematic reading of biological scientific and popular science magazines from the field of Research methods in human biology

3 (sufficient): to a basic degree is able to understand the need of lifelong study, to a basic degree is able inspire and organize learning process of other people; to a limited degree is able to, understand the need to enhance knowledge by systematic reading of biological scientific and popular science magazines from the field of Research methods in human biology

4 (good): is able to partly understand the need of lifelong study, in most cases is able to inspire and organize learning process of other people; is able to partly understand the need to enhance knowledge by systematic reading of biological scientific and popular science magazines from the field of Research methods in human biology

5 (excellent): is able to clearly understand the need of lifelong study, in any case is able to inspire and organize learning process of other people; is able to clearly understand the need to enhance knowledge by systematic reading of biological scientific and popular science magazines from the field of Research methods in human biology