Universität Wien

300222 VO Scientific methods and applications in human evolution (2025S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie

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Sprache: Englisch

Prüfungstermine

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

13.03.25 A/Prof. Katerina Douka Introduction to archaeological science: methods and future
20.03.25 Prof. Tom Higham Chronometric methods in human evolution
27.03.25 A/Prof. Mareike Stahlschmidt Microarchaeological approaches to human evolution
03.04.25 Dr Susanna Sawyer Introduction to ancient DNA and methods
10.04.25 Dr Pere Gelabert Palaeogenomic studies linked to human evolution
EASTER BREAK
08.05.25 Dr Meriam Guellil Ancient pathogen genomics & microbiomes
15.05.25 A/Prof. Katerina Douka Palaeoproteomics in human evolution
22.05.25 Dr Laura van der Sluis Stable isotopes as indicators of past environment and diet
05.06.25 Dr Manasij Pal Chowdhury Ancient human diet through ancient biomolecules
12.06.25 Ass./Prof. Martin Kuhlwilm Genetic introgression and consequences in humans and primates

  • Donnerstag 13.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Donnerstag 20.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Donnerstag 27.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Donnerstag 03.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Donnerstag 10.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Donnerstag 08.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Donnerstag 22.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Donnerstag 05.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Donnerstag 12.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1

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Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

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 their methods but also on the latest developments on each field.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Examination in the format of 20 multiple choices questions, and 1 longer answer in the form of an essay (minimum 3 paragraphs)

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Minimum requirement to pass: 55%

Prüfungsstoff

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

Literatur

References provided by individual lecturers in Moodle

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

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

Letzte Änderung: So 02.03.2025 12:47