Universität Wien

300222 VO Scientific methods and applications in human evolution (2026S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Moodle
Mi 13.05. 09:45-11:15 Seminarraum 1.7, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.010, Ebene 1

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Sprache: Englisch

Prüfungstermine

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

*First course on 18/03/2026

18.03.26/ Katerina Douka: Introduction to the course
25.03.26/ Tom Higham: Chronometric methods in human evolution

EASTER BREAK

15.04.26/ Mareike Stahlschmidt: Stratigraphic and microstratigraphic approaches to human evolution
22.04.26/ Susanna Sawyer: Introduction to ancient DNA and research methods
29.04.26/ Ben Vernot: Archaic and modern human aDNA
06.05.25/ Pere Gelabert: Palaeogenomic case studies linked to human evolution
13.05.25/ Martin Kuhlwilm: Genetic introgression and consequences in humans and primates
20.05.25/ TBD: Ancient pathogen genomics & microbiomes
27.05.25/ Katerina Douka: Palaeoproteomics in human evolution
03.06.25/ TBD: Stable isotopes as indicators of past environment and diet
10.06.25/ Katerina Douka: Discussion of case studies

17.06.25/ EXAMS
24.06.25/ EXAMS

  • Mittwoch 18.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.7, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.010, Ebene 1
  • Mittwoch 25.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.7, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.010, Ebene 1
  • Mittwoch 15.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.7, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.010, Ebene 1
  • Mittwoch 22.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.7, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.010, Ebene 1
  • Mittwoch 29.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.7, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.010, Ebene 1
  • Mittwoch 06.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.7, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.010, Ebene 1
  • Mittwoch 20.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.7, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.010, Ebene 1
  • Mittwoch 27.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.7, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.010, Ebene 1
  • Mittwoch 03.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.7, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.010, Ebene 1
  • Mittwoch 10.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.7, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.010, Ebene 1

Information

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.

*First course on 18/03/2026

18.03.26/ Katerina Douka: Introduction to the course
25.03.26/ Tom Higham: Chronometric methods in human evolution
EASTER BREAK
15.04.26/ Mareike Stahlschmidt: Stratigraphic and microstratigraphic approaches to human evolution
22.04.26/ Susanna Sawyer: Introduction to ancient DNA and research methods
29.04.26/ Ben Vernot: Archaic and modern human aDNA
06.05.25/ Pere Gelabert: Palaeogenomic case studies linked to human evolution
13.05.25/ Martin Kuhlwilm: Genetic introgression and consequences in humans and primates
20.05.25/ TBD: Ancient pathogen genomics & microbiomes
27.05.25/ Katerina Douka: Palaeoproteomics in human evolution
03.06.25/ TBD: Stable isotopes as indicators of past environment and diet
10.06.25/ Katerina Douka: Discussion of case studies
17.06.25/ EXAMS
24.06.25/ EXAMS

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% on written exam. Attendance and participation are noted.

Prüfungsstoff

Based on lecture slides (Moodle) and bibliographic references given by the 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: Mi 18.03.2026 00:03