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MSc Coordinator of the Master in Anthropology
Prof. Dr. Michael Krützen (michael.kruetzen * aim.uzh.ch)
Study Coordinator
Dr. Karin Isler (studienkoordination * biol.uzh.ch)
OVERVIEW
Anthropology investigates human evolution from the angle of evolutionary biology. Two main fields are covered at the University of Zurich. Evolutionary behavioral sciences looks into the development and tradition of behavioral characteristics in humans and their closest relatives in both laboratory and field studies and also employs theoretical sociobiological models. Paleoanthropology addresses the physical fundamentals and functional morphology aspects of human evolution and especially the fossil record of the hominids and the non-human primates.
MASTER'S DEGREE COURSE
The Master’s program in anthropology comprises lectures and block courses on phylogeny, morphology, the behavior and genetics of humans and other primates and the mathematical modeling of these, plus the history of anthropology. Students can combine these modules with a broad range of courses from other Master's programs, including human biology, systematics and evolution, behavioral sciences, paleontology and genetics.
GUIDELINES
Specifications for planning the Master’s program:
Students wishing to take this Master’s program should discuss their choice of course and lecture modules and, where appropriate, research project modules, with the supervisor of their Master’s thesis and submit their proposed learning agreement, in writing, to the Master’s coordinator for approval, enclosing a declaration of consent from their supervisor.
Compulsory module: BIO 217 Advanced Topics in Biological Anthropology (2 ECTS)
Master’s thesis in Anthropology: Module BIO 508.
RESEARCH GROUPS LEADERS FOR MASTER THESES:
Prof. Dr. | Burkart Judith |
Prof. Dr. | Koops Kathelijne |
Prof. Dr. | Krützen Michael |
Prof. Dr. | Migliano Andrea |
Dr. | Shaw Colin |
Dr. | Vinicius Lucio |
Dr. | Weingrill Tony |
Dr. | Willems Erik |
Prof. Dr. | Zollikofer Christoph |
ADVANCED STUDIES COURSE OFFERINGS IN ANTHROPOLOGY
All modules: | BIO 201 - 220, BIO 341, BIO 397, BIO 551- 554 |
Block courses: | BIO 203 - 211, BIO 220, BIO 397 |
Special lectures: | BIO 201, 212 - 219 |
In semester break: | BIO 341 |
Seminars, colloquia: | BIO 551, 552 |