Universität Wien

300124 SE Concepts in Evolutionary Theory (2025S)

How unique are humans in mammalian context ?

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
Moodle
Do 08.05. 15:00-16:00 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1

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Details

max. 20 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

Dieses Seminar findet in Anwesenheit statt. Nur der Termin 13. März findet online statt, und der 22.05. erfällt.

  • Donnerstag 06.03. 15:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Donnerstag 13.03. 15:00 - 16:00 Digital
  • Donnerstag 20.03. 15:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Donnerstag 27.03. 15:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Donnerstag 03.04. 15:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Donnerstag 10.04. 15:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Donnerstag 15.05. 15:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Donnerstag 05.06. 15:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Donnerstag 12.06. 15:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Donnerstag 26.06. 15:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

Humans are a unique species, or are they? Have you ever wondered if we really are unique; and, if so, what really sets us apart from other primates or mammals more generally? In this seminar, we will critically examine the concept of human uniqueness. We will discuss a set of particular topics relating to human uniqueness in a comparative mammalian context. Are our brains as special as we like to think they are? Is difficult and dangerous childbirth confined to humans, and are our babies larger than those of other mammals? Do only humans show homosexual orientation, and what are the possible benefits of non-heterosexual behavior? These questions, among others, show us that even our distant zoological relatives can help us understand human biology and behavior.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

The required work for this seminar is reading and discussion of typically 1 paper per week. Everyone will be asked to contribute their view on that week's paper. Together, we will critically reflect on the arguments presented.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Presence, reading of 1 paper per week, and active participation in the discussion.

Prüfungsstoff

There is no exam. The grade derives from : presence (49%) and active discussion (51%).

Literatur

Literature will be provided in the course on Moodle.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

MZO4, MZO W3, MAN 3

Letzte Änderung: Sa 01.03.2025 10:26