Universität Wien

300361 SE+UE Practical Course: Human Behavioral Biology (2017S)

6.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work

Es handelt sich um eine prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung, daher Anwesenheitspflicht!
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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 15 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Preparatory meeting: Tuesday, March 7, 12:15, Conference room of the Department of Anthropology (Room 2.010, UZA 1)

Meetings:
10:00–13:00, Conference room of the Department of Anthropology (Room 2.010, UZA 1) on
March 14, March 28, April 25, May 9, May 23, June 13, June 27 in 2017

+ data collection and 1–2 days of lab work upon agreement.
First day of lab work: May 16

  • Tuesday 07.03. 12:15 - 13:00 Konferenzzimmer (Kickoff Class)
  • Tuesday 14.03. 10:00 - 13:00 Konferenzzimmer
  • Tuesday 28.03. 10:00 - 13:00 Konferenzzimmer
  • Tuesday 25.04. 10:00 - 13:00 Konferenzzimmer
  • Tuesday 09.05. 10:00 - 13:00 Konferenzzimmer
  • Tuesday 23.05. 10:00 - 13:00 Konferenzzimmer
  • Tuesday 13.06. 10:00 - 13:00 Konferenzzimmer
  • Tuesday 27.06. 10:00 - 13:00 Konferenzzimmer

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This practical course is directed towards advanced students in Anthropology. Students acquire knowledge on how to derive and investigate a research question, develop suitable questionnaires and behavior catalogues, observe behavior and conduct genetic analysis (SNPs), followed by statistical analysis and interpretation of the results. Progress will be reported via oral presentations. The course will conclude with a term paper matching the format of an original research article.

Assessment and permitted materials

Active participation, homework, interim and final presentation, term paper

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

A minimum of 50 points is required for the successful completion of the course. The single components are weighted as follows: regular attendance and active participation (20 points), oral presentations including slides (20 points), term paper (60 points).

Examination topics

Continuous assessment of course work (prüfungsimmanent)!

Reading list

Will be distributed during the course.

Association in the course directory

MAN W2 , MAN 3

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