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300222 VO Scientific methods and applications in human evolution (2024S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
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Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Ringvorlesung 300222 (Scientific methods and applications in human evolution) is structured as follows;

07.03.24 Assoc.-Prof. Katerina Douka Introduction to archaeological science: methods and future
14.03.24 Dr Susanna Sawyer Introduction to ancient DNA and methods
21.03.24 Dr Pere Gelabert Palaeogenomic studies linked to human evolution
EASTER BREAK
11.04.24 Dr Meriam Guellil Ancient pathogen genomics
18.04.24 Dr Meriam Guellil Microbiomes and metagenomics
25.04.23 Ass.-Prof. Martin Kuhlwilm Genetic introgression in humans and primates
02.05.24 Assoc.-Prof. Katerina Douka Palaeoproteomics in human evolution
16.05.24 Ass.-Prof. Martin Kuhlwilm Consequences of introgression
23.05.24 Prof. Tom Higham Chronometric methods in human evolution
06.06.24 Ass. Prof. Mareike Stahlschmidt Microarchaeological approaches to human evolution

  • Thursday 07.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 14.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 21.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 11.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 18.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 25.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 02.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 16.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 23.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 06.06. 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 basics of their methods but also on the latest developments on each field.

Ringvorlesung 300222 (Scientific methods and applications in human evolution) is structured as follows;

07.03.24 Assoc.-Prof. Katerina Douka Introduction to archaeological science: methods and future
14.03.24 Dr Susanna Sawyer Introduction to ancient DNA and methods
21.03.24 Dr Pere Gelabert Palaeogenomic studies linked to human evolution
EASTER BREAK
11.04.24 Dr Meriam Guellil Ancient pathogen genomics
18.04.24 Dr Meriam Guellil Microbiomes and metagenomics
25.04.23 Ass.-Prof. Martin Kuhlwilm Genetic introgression in humans and primates
02.05.24 Assoc.-Prof. Katerina Douka Palaeoproteomics in human evolution
16.05.24 Ass.-Prof. Martin Kuhlwilm Consequences of introgression
23.05.24 Prof. Tom Higham Chronometric methods in human evolution
06.06.24 Ass. Prof. Mareike Stahlschmidt Microarchaeological approaches to human evolution

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 n Moodle

Association in the course directory

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

Last modified: We 31.07.2024 12:06