Universität Wien

300233 UE Special methods in human behavioral research (2017S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work

Es handelt sich um eine prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung, daher Anwesenheitspflicht!
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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 15 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Preparatory meeting: Tuesday, March 7, 2017, 11:30, Conference room at the Department of Anthropology (Room 2.010, UZA 1)

Meetings: on the following Tuesdays, 10:00–13:00, Conference room at the Department of Anthropology (Room 2.010, UZA 1)
March 21, April 4, Mai 2, Mai 16, Mai 30, June 20 in 2017
+ additional days for data collection upon agreement (between May 16 and May 26, 2017)

If you are also interested in the data collection and processing of face in 3D, the following course can be recommended: 300454 UE Surface scanning for the visualization and measurement of biological form (Windhager, Sonnberger)

  • Tuesday 07.03. 11:30 - 12:15 Konferenzzimmer (Kickoff Class)
  • Tuesday 21.03. 10:00 - 13:00 Konferenzzimmer
  • Tuesday 04.04. 10:00 - 13:00 Konferenzzimmer
  • Tuesday 02.05. 10:00 - 13:00 Konferenzzimmer
  • Tuesday 16.05. 10:00 - 13:00 Konferenzzimmer
  • Tuesday 30.05. 10:00 - 13:00 Konferenzzimmer
  • Tuesday 20.06. 10:00 - 13:00 Konferenzzimmer

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this practical course we introduce advanced techniques in human behavioral biology. Students learn how to work with sophisticated methods while carrying out a research project. Details are developed in collaboration with the students. The main focus is on the human face and body, human behavior, and their perception. The topic this term is scientific digital photography of human faces including image editing and the assessment of shape. Students are encouraged to apply modern techniques in data collection and advanced statistical tests in the analysis. The main aim of this course is to familiarize students with up-to-date technology and knowledge.

Assessment and permitted materials

Active participation, homework, little written tests, final presentation including slides

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

A minimum of 50 points is required for the successful completion of the course. The single components are weighted as follows: regular attendance and active participation (20 points), homework (e.g., data collection, 30 points), written tests (20 points), laboratory notebook (10 points), oral presentation including slides (20 points).

Examination topics

Continuous assessment of course work (prüfungsimmanent)!

Reading list

Effect of viewing angle: Schneider, T. M., et al. (2012). Judging body weight from faces: The height -- weight illusion. Perception 41(1): 121-124.

Effect of lens: Trebicky V, Fialova J, Kleisner K, Havlicek J (2016) Focal length affects depicted shape and perception of facial images. PLoS ONE 11(2): e0149313.

Further literature will be distributed during the course.

Association in the course directory

MAN W2, MAN 3

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