Information Package / Course Catalogue
Anthropometric Methods
Course Code: TAN626
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Anthropometric methods are often used in the study of anatomy,It is intented to win knowledge, skills and behaviors to students about these methods.

Course Content

Anthropometric methods, tools and metrics used in measuring the matters to be considered in the reference spots

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Students know the techniques anthropometric measurements
2.Students know the reference point used in anthropometric measurements
3.Students will make measurements using anthropometric measurement techniques
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Recommended or Required Reading
1. Anatomi. K. Arıncı, A. Elhan, 2 print, Güneş Bookstore, Ankara, 2001, ISBN 9757467286
2.Netter FH. Atlas of human anatomy (second edition). USA, Novartis, 1997: 268.
3. Gray’s Anatomy for Faculty of Medicine Students, 1. baskı, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Yıldırım, Güneş Bookstore – Ankara, 2007
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Anthropometric description and history
Week 1 - Practice
Work on models and visual materials
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Individual work
Week 2 - Theoretical
Used in anthropometric measurements as reference points the structural and functional body dimensions
Week 2 - Practice
Work on models and visual materials
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Individual work
Week 3 - Theoretical
Used in anthropometric measurements as reference points the structural and functional body dimensions
Week 3 - Practice
Work on models and visual materials
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Individual work
Week 4 - Theoretical
Used in anthropometric measurements as reference points the structural and functional body dimensions
Week 4 - Practice
Work on models and visual materials
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Individual work
Week 5 - Theoretical
Anthropometric measurements and measurement techniques
Week 5 - Practice
Work on models and visual materials, making measurements
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Individual work
Week 6 - Theoretical
Anthropometric measurements and measurement techniques
Week 6 - Practice
Work on models and visual materials
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Individual work
Week 7 - Theoretical
Anthropometric measurements and measurement techniques
Week 7 - Practice
Work on models and visual materials, making measurements
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Individual work
Week 8 - Theoretical
Tools and equipment used in anthropometric measurements
Week 8 - Practice
Tools and equipment, working principles and views
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Individual work
Week 9 - Theoretical
Tools and equipment used in anthropometric measurements
Week 9 - Practice
Tools and equipment, working principles and views
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Individual work
Week 10 - Theoretical
Anthropological points defined in the head and neck region
Week 10 - Practice
Work on models and visual materials
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Individual work
Week 11 - Theoretical
Anthropological points defined in the upper limb
Week 11 - Practice
Work on models and visual materials
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Individual work
Week 12 - Theoretical
Anthropological points defined in the lower limb
Week 12 - Practice
Work on models and visual materials
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Individual work
Week 13 - Theoretical
Points defined in the body of anthropological
Week 13 - Practice
Work on models and visual materials
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Individual work
Week 14 - Theoretical
Anthropometric measurement tools and equipment need to be considered depending on the individual and issues
Week 14 - Practice
To experiment
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Individual work
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%10
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%10
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Presentation 1112
Reading130339
Quiz1011
Midterm Examination1011
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-2
4
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2026