PhD Program in Evolutionary Biology ISLE – Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Language evolution

“ genetic, demographic and cultural diversity”

Lecturer: Prof. Mark Stoneking, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary , Leipzig, Germany

Organiser: Dr. Chiara Barbieri, University of Zurich, Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies (IEU)

Location: University of Zurich, Irchel Campus Dates: 11 and 12 November 2019 Time & Room no.: Monday: 09:00 – 13:00 / 14:00 – 17:00 Y25-G-11 Tuesday: 09:00 – 13:00 / 14:00 – 17:15 * Y35-F-47 Credit Points: 1 ECTS

Course content: Program Course: studies have been extensively used in the past decades to elucidate human history and understand present patterns of diversity. The aim of this course is to review the major insights into human genetic history, in the context of our extensive cultural and ecological diversity. Topics will include: history of genetic studies, principles of , methods of analysis, major findings concerning human genetic history, and relationships between genetic and cultural diversity.

* including IEU SEBES seminar series (16:15 – 17:15)

Learning outcomes: By the end of the module the students should be able to:

- Understand basic terminology and analysis methods in human population genetics - Understand the use of genetics in multidisciplinary studies - Interpret genetic studies and draw conclusions from results - Evaluate cases of interaction between biological and cultural diversity in

Prior Knowledge: Basic knowledge of genetic concepts is propaedeutic but not required. Most of the course will be understandable also to participants outside of biological disciplines.

Individual Performance and Assessment: Attendance at lectures and active participation in the seminar sessions are required.

Participants: 25 people maximum. Priority will be given to the PhD students of the Life Science Zurich Graduate School.

Open for PhD, advanced Master students and Post-Docs.

A course certificate will be issued by the EvoBio PhD Program coordinator Dr. Tony Weingrill.

To register, please send email to [email protected]. For further information about the course please send email to [email protected]

Deadline: October 31, 2019