This course introduces students to concepts in general biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, and genetics. (offered annually in summer semesters)

This course covers the basics of molecular genetics, both theoretical and practical. In this class, students gain experience handling genetic material and practice dealing with original literature and interpreting data. (two semester long class; lecture offered annually in winter semesters, seminar and exercise are offered in summer and winter semester)

This course provides an introduction to the basics, methods, and analytical procedures of paleogenetics. Students will then present on specific molecular genetic methods and analytical procedures. (offered annually in winter semeters)

This course provides an introduction to the content and methodology of paleogenetics, especially with regard to archaeological and evolutionary questions. Topics covered include the analysis of ancient DNA, phylogenetics, evolutionary genetics, and population genetic methods. Readings include new key discoveries within the field. (offered annually in summer semesters)

In this course, students learn the techniques required for the characterization of fossil DNA (DNA extraction, preparation of DNA libraries for high-throughput sequencing, quantification of DNA libraries) in the laboratory. Students are also introduced to bioinformatics and analysis of high-throughput sequencing data. At the end of the course, students write a detailed report summarizing the laboratory protocols and techniques they have learned during the exercise. (offered annually in summer semesters)

A course of your choice with some relevance to Archaeo- or Paleogenetics. The choice of course must be approved by the Wing Head.

This module is an import from the Biology department. In this course, students get an overview of central concepts and current research topics in evolutionary biology. They deepen their knowledge in the seminar, in which invited scientists give lectures on their current research. The students then apply their in-depth knowledge to write abstracts for the seminar lectures. (offered annually in summer semesters)