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MSc Coordinator of the Master in Anthropology
Prof. Dr. Michael Krützen (michael.kruetzen * aim.uzh.ch)
Study Advisor MSc Anthropology: Dr. Tony Weingrill (tonyw * 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:
Detailed information (PDF (PDF, 255 KB))
MSc students and the principal supervisor agree on an individual course program before commencement of the Master’s program. The Master’s Program in Biology with concentration in Evolutionary Anthropology requires a minimum of 20 credit points of course work. The course work comprises block courses and special lectures in Evolutionary Anthropology (15 ECTS credits) and elective modules (5 ECTS).
The core 15 ECTS in Evolutionary Anthropology can comprise the following block courses and lectures (HS23 and FS24):
| BIO 201 | 03 ECTS | Primate Evolution Biology |
| BIO 202 | 06 ECTS | Comparative Communication and Cognition |
| BIO 203 | 06 ECTS | Primate Behaviour and Ecology |
| BIO 204 | 06 ECTS | Applied Human Evolution |
| BIO 207 | 03 ECTS | Comparative Systematics and Evolution of Primates |
| BIO 208 | 06 ECTS | Current Debates in Evolutionary Biology and Human Evolution |
| BIO 210 | 06 ECTS | Human Behavioural Ecology and Cultural Evolution |
| BIO 211 | 06 ECTS | Primate Behaviour and cognition: Concepts, Methods and Tools |
| BIO 212 | 03 ECTS | Language Evolution: Insights from Animal Communication |
| BIO 214 | 02 ECTS | Von Affenmenschen und Menschenaffen |
| BIO 216 | 03 ECTS | Primate Origins of Human Sociality, Cognition, and Mind |
| BIO 218 | 03 ECTS | Ethische Aspekte der Biologischen Forschung am Menschen |
| BIO 219 | 03 ECTS | Evolution of the Human Brain, Cognition, and Language |
| BIO 340 | 03 ECTS | Biology, Evolution and Ecology of Marine Mammals |
| BIO 341 | 03 ECTS | Field Course in Evolutionary Biology of Marine Mammals, Shark Bay, Western Australia |
| 245-503 | 03 ECTS | Geschlecht und Biologie |
In addition, in agreement with supervisors and MSc Coordinator, some specific courses from other concentrations (see list in the info sheet (PDF, 255 KB)) can also be selected and will count as core 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 |
| Prof. Dr. | Townsend Simon |
| Dr. | Shaw Colin |
| Dr. | Vinicius Lucio |
| Dr. | Weingrill Tony |
| Dr. | Willems Erik |
