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300222 VO Scientific methods and applications in human evolution (2023S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Moodle

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Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

02.03.23 Assoc.-Prof. Katerina Douka: Introduction to archaeological science, methods and future
09.03.23 Dr Susanna Sawyer: Introduction to ancient DNA and methods
16.03.23 TBA : Palaeogenomic studies linked to human evolution
23.03.23 Ass.-Prof. Verena Schünemann: Ancient pathogen genomics
30.03.23 Ass.-Prof. Verena Schünemann: Microbiomes and metagenomics

EASTER BREAK
20.04.23 Assoc.-Prof. Katerina Douka: Palaeoproteomics in human evolution
27.04.23 Ass.-Prof. Martin Kuhlwilm: Genetic introgression in humans and primates
04.05.23 Ass.-Prof. Martin Kuhlwilm: Consequences of introgression
11.05.23 Prof. Tom Higham: Introduction to chronometric methods in human evolution & Case study : Radiocarbon dating of Neanderthal demise and spread of early modern humans
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE BELOW
*01.06.23 Ass. Prof. Mareike Stahlschmidt: Microarchaeological approaches to human evolution*

  • Thursday 02.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 09.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 16.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 23.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 30.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 20.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 27.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 04.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 11.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 01.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0

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Aims, contents and method of the course

We currently live in a golden age for biomolecular-based discoveries in human evolution. From the development of ancient genomics to palaeoproteomics, to the recovery of ancient microbiomes and pathogens, coupled with exciting advances in chronometric studies, the last two decades have seen the discovery of several new human species for the last 1 million years.

In this lecture series we will review some of the most important scientific (biomolecular) methods used in the field of Human Evolution, and discuss significant new discoveries made using these tools.

The series is structured as weekly lectures with selected experts from the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology presenting on the basics of the methods but also on latest developments on each field.

Assessment and permitted materials

Examination in the format of multiple choices and 1 (of 3) answered question

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimum requirement to pass: 55%

Examination topics

Based on lecture slides (Moodle) and bibliographic references given by individual lecturers

Reading list

References provided by individual lecturers

Association in the course directory

BAN 3, BBO 8, BMB 10, BMG 10, BOE 11, BPB 11, BZO 11

Last modified: We 21.06.2023 10:08