Bi3307 Digital imaging data acquisition and processing in anthropology

Faculty of Science
Spring 2016
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. RNDr. Miroslav Králík, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
prof. RNDr. Petra Urbanová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marek Daňko (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marie Jandová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Mikoláš Jurda, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Veronika Kováčová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Ivana Šplíchalová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Monika Zemanová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Miroslav Králík, Ph.D.
Department of Anthropology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. RNDr. Miroslav Králík, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Anthropology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The course aims to present students with advanced recording and visualization techniques and their employment in the field of biological anthropology. In lab classes, students will be trained in processing 2D and 3D spatial digital data while being introduced to various computer programs for processing surface and volume 3D data. In addition, students will be trained in the employment of image and shape analysis software. At the end of the course students will be able to collect 3D spatial data of static as well as dynamic biological objects, such as bones or human body parts, to process digital 2D and 3D data, to analyze morphology of biological objects by means of geometric morphometrics, to apply histomorphometric methods, and to comprehend the principles of traditional and advanced imaging techniques.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to digital microphotography
  • 2. Processing dental microphotographs and their application in assessment of stress markers and age changes
  • 3. Introduction to radiological imaging techniques and their application in the assessment of stress markers on the human skeleton
  • 4. Application of radiological imaging in physical anthropology
  • 5. Introduction to 3D data recording and processing
  • 6. Photography and photogrammetry of skeletal remains
  • 7. 3D surface data recording – laser scanning
  • 8. 3D surface data processing – discrete data
  • 9. 3D surface data processing – optical scanning
  • 10. 3D surface data processing – surface/mesh comparison
  • 11. Introduction to 3D volume data recording
  • 12. 3D virtual modeling, data editing, 3D printing
Literature
    required literature
  • Urbanová P., Jurda, M., & Čuta, M. (2015). Záznam a analýza digitálních dat v antropologii. Brno: Masarykova univerzita. ISBN: 978-80-210-7754-6.
    recommended literature
  • Incrapera, A. K., Kau, C. H., English, J. D., McGrory, K., & Sarver, D. M. (2009). Soft Tissue Images from Cephalograms Compared With Those from a 3D Surface Acquisition System. The Angle Orthodontist. 80, 58–64.
  • Hillson, S. (2014). Tooth Development in Human Evolution and Bioarchaeology. Cambridge University Press.
  • Nute, S. J., & Moss, J. P. (2000). Three-dimensional facial growth studied by optical surface scanning. The Journal Orthodontist. 27, 31–38.
  • Moraes, C. A. de C., Dias, P. E. M., & Melani, R. F. H. (2014). Demonstration of protocol for computer-aided forensic facial reconstruction with free software and photogrammetry. Journal of Research in Dentistry. 2(1), 77– 90.
  • Kau, C. H. et al. (2007). Three-dimensional surface acquisition systems for the study of facial morphology and their application to maxillofacial surgery. International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery. MRCAS 3, 97–110.
  • Držík, M., Plecenik, A., Zahoran, M., Chlpik, J., Mach, Ľ., Bohunický, B., Varga, P., Gregor, M., & Anetta, M. (2008). Moderná mikroskopia a digitálne spracovanie obrazu. Skripta. Bratislava: FMFI UK. ISBN: 978-80-89186-37-2
  • Hunt, E. E., & Hatch, J. W. (1981). The Estimation of Age at Death and Ages of Formation of Transverse Lines From Measurements of Human Long Bones. American Journal of Physical Anthropology. 54, 461–469.
  • Weber, G. W., Schäfer, K., Prossinger, H., Gunz, P., Mitteröcker, P., & Seidler, H. (2001). Virtual Anthropology: The Digital Evolution in Anthropological Sciences. Journal of Physiological Anthropology and Applied Human Science. 20, 69–80.
Teaching methods
Lab classes taught in blocks for a limited number of graduate students enrolled in Anthropology Program seriously interested in the topic, in exceptional cases for students from other disciplines (by prior arrangement). The number of participants is limited by technical equipment (max. 10 students). Students work individually and in groups on a given practical task and process laboratory protocols under guidance of an instructor.
Assessment methods
The course is concluded with a discussion over a lab protocol. Credit is awarded if the student demonstrates sufficient prowess and knowledge of the practiced methods, software and equipment.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2008 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, spring 2012 - acreditation, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2016, recent)
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