Course – 4th Edition
Introduction to Functional Morphology and Biomechanics
January 11th-15th, 2016, Crete (Greece)
Functional Morphology
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This workshop aims to give the participants the ability to use the interdisciplinary approach of biomechanics, especially (but not only) through examples in palaeontology. Simple models based on the basic principles of classical physics will be used to infer the life history of extinct vertebrates.
Graduate or postgraduate degree in any Sciences discipline, basic knowledge of statistics and personal computers. All participants must bring their own personal laptop (Windows, Macintosh, Linux).
July 6th-10th, 2020
English
40 hours on-site.
This course is equivalent to 2 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) at the Life Science Zurich Graduate School.
The recognition of ECTS by other institutions depends on each university or school.
Places are limited to 20 participants and will be occupied by strict registration order.
Participants who have completed the course will receive a certificate at the end of it.
Daily Program
Monday, January 11th, 2016. Dr. Jordi Marcé-Nogué.
1. Statics: Vector notation, force, moment, work, energy, Newton laws, levers, free body diagram and equilibrium. Exercises.
2. Beam Theory: Equilibrium in the cross-section of a beam, laws and diagrams. Exercises.
Tuesday, January 12th, 2016. Dr. Jordi Marcé-Nogué.
3. Elasticity in Beams: Axial forces, Bending, Shear and Torsion.
Wednesday, January 13th, 2016. Dr. Richard Fariña.
4. Basic principles.
5. Mastication in vertebrates.
Thursday, January 14th, 2016. Dr. Richard Fariña and Dr. Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno.
6. Scale and allometry.
Friday, January 15th, 2016. Dr. Pere Ibáñez-Gimeno.
7. Entheseal changes.
8. Cross-sectional properties.
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Participants will make their own way
The class schedule is approximate; it is possible that the content of one day may run into the next and a working day may be longer than advertised.
The class schedule is approximate; it is possible that the content of one day may run into the next and a working day may be longer than advertised.
If you choose the Accommodation Package you will be hosted at Alexander Hotel in Gerakári village, in shared en-suite rooms, although you will only share rooms with other course participants (male or female only).
If you prefer to stay in a single en-suite room, you can do so with a supplementary charge.
More information
The Accommodation Package includes transportation from the centre of Heraklion to the venue and back, at the start and end of the course, respectively. The trip takes around 1 hour 50 minutes each way. If you require transportation from or to Chania (the other city of Crete with an airport), please contact the course coordinator who can arrange it at an additional cost.
If you do not wish to take the Accommodation Package, you can find a few other options in the surrounding area. However, please be aware that access to and travelling around the area requires a private vehicle as public transport is scarce. Therefore, course participants will find choosing the Accommodation Package more convenient.
Discounts are not cumulative and apply only on the Course Fee. We offer the possibility of paying in two instalments (contact courses@transmittingscience.com).
5 % Discount
Former participants will have a 5 % discount on the Course Fee.
20 % Discount
20 % discount on the Course Fee is offered for members of some organizations (Ambassador Institutions). If you want to apply to this discount please indicate it in the Registration form (proof will be asked later).
40 % Discount
Unemployed scientists living in the country were the course will be held, as well as PhD students based in that country without any grant or scholarship to develop their PhD, could benefit from a 40 % discount on the Course Fee. If you want to ask for this discount, please contact the course coordinator. That would apply for a maximum of 2 places and they will be covered by strict inscription order.