Universität Wien

300222 VO Scientific methods and applications in human evolution (2022S)

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

03.03.2022 - 19.05.2022;
Thursdays 9:45-11:15am
Lecture Hall 3 UBB (Djerassiplatz 1)

03.03.22 Ass.-Prof. Katerina Douka
Introduction to archaeological science, methods and future
10.03.22 Ass.-Prof. Verena Schuenemann
Introduction to ancient DNA and methods
17.03.22 Dr Pere Gelabert
Palaeogenomic studies linked to human evolution
24.03.22 Prof. Tom Higham
Introduction to chronometric methods in human evolution
31.03.22 Prof. Tom Higham
Applications of radiocarbon dating on timing of Neanderthal demise and spread of early modern humans
07.04.22 Ass.-Prof. Katerina Douka
Palaeoproteomics in human evolution

EASTER BREAK

28.04.22 Ass.-Prof. Martin Kuhlwilm
Genetic introgression in humans and primates
05.05.22 Ass.-Prof. Martin Kuhlwilm
Consequences of introgression
12.05.22 Ass.-Prof. Verena Schuenemann
Ancient pathogen genomics
19.05.22 Ass.-Prof. Verena Schuenemann
Microbiomes and metagenomics

  • Thursday 03.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 10.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 17.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 24.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 31.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 07.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 28.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 05.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 12.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 19.05. 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 following :

1.03.22 - Ass.-Prof. Katerina Douka (katerina.douka@univie.ac.at):

10.03.22 & 17.03.22 - Ass.-Prof. Verena Schuenemann & Dr Pere Gelabert: Introduction to ancient DNA and methods and palaeogenomic studies linked to human evolution.

24.03.22 & 31.03.22 - Professor Tom Higham (thomas.higham@univie.ac.at): Introduction to chronometric methods in human evolution; applications of radiocarbon dating to date the demise of Neanderthal and emergence of early modern humans.

07.04.22 - Ass.-Prof. Katerina Douka (katerina.douka@univie.ac.at): Palaeoproteomics in human evolution

28.04.22 &05.05.22 - Ass.-Prof. Martin Kuhlwilm (martin.kuhlwilm@univie.ac.at): Genetic introgression in humans and primates and consequences of introgression.

12.05.22 & 19.05.22 - Ass.-Prof. Verena Schuenemann (verena.schuenemann@univie.ac.at): Ancient pathogen genomics, and microbiomes and metagenomics

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

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