Course: Human Biology for Teachers

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Course title Human Biology for Teachers
Course code KUC/120
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Robovská Pavla, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introduction to anatomy, body orientation, connective tissues 2. Ontogenetic development of individual organ systems 3. Skeletal system I ? ossification, skull 4. Skeletal system II ? postcranial skeleton 5. Muscular system 6. Respiratory system 7. Heart and circulatory system 8. Brain and nervous system 9. Sensory organs, structure of the skin 10. Endocrine system 11. Excretory and reproductive system 12. Introduction to evolutionary anthropology 13. Physical anthropology ? historical figures, pathologies The practical sessions will be divided between human physiology (experiments focused on working with instruments commonly available in secondary schools), work with anatomical models, and models of hominin skulls, etc. An important part of the course will be two seminars, during which we will address, for example, the didactic aspects of the conducted experiments ? such as designing student lab protocols, time feasibility, and related considerations.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to present, in addition to descriptive and functional human anatomy, also the ontogenetic and evolutionary aspects of the development of individual structures, which should contribute to a better understanding and subsequent explanation of the subject matter. Another objective is to familiarize students with the fundamental topics of evolutionary anthropology. The course also includes a lecture devoted to anatomical peculiarities of historical figures, as well as examples of various pathologies encountered by archaeologists, enabling possible interdisciplinary connections, for instance with history.

Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of cell biology, human biology, and general biology acquired during previous studies.

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
75% attendance in practical sessions; passing a written exam ? achieving at least 50% of the total points.
Recommended literature
  • Čihák, R. (2013). Anatomie. Grada Publishing..
  • Dylevský, I. (2021). Základy funkční anatomie. Poznání..
  • https://www.kenhub.com.
  • Liem, K.F. et al. (2001). Functional Anatomy of the Vertebrates. An evolutionary Perspective. Third Edition. Harcourt College Publisher.
  • Různí autoři: Anatomický atlas člověka.
  • Stloukal, M. a kol. (1999). Antropologie. Příručka pro studium kostry. Národní muzeum, Praha.
  • Šíma, P. (2024). Biologie pro 3. ročník gymnázií. Eduko, Praha.


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