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300360 SE Hominid evolution (2023S)

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

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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. 10 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes

Vorbesprechung Dienstag 07.03.2023 16:00-17:00 online in Moodle

Referate werden abgehalten in zwei Terminen online in Moodle:
Dienstag 02.05.2023 15:00-17:00
Dienstag 09.05.2023 15:00-17:00


Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The seminar is building upon the previous knowledge in hominid evolution and requests a deepened study of a selected subject in this context. Topics span from anatomical aspects (bipedalism, brain, mastication, metabolism, etc.) and specific issues of the known hominoid groups (systematics, morphology, ecology, behaviour, artefacts, etc.) to cross links in the context of evolutionary science (genetics, dating, evolutionary theories, religion, etc.).

Assessment and permitted materials

Plenary talk and written essay

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

It is of special importance that students will take up their own position which they will defend during general discussion

Examination topics

Instructed literature search, ~ 20 minutes plenary talk, discussion, writing of an essay.

Reading list

In the respective context of the individual topic

Association in the course directory

MAN W1, MAN 3

Last modified: Tu 07.03.2023 11:29