Paleogenetics: Its Application to Anthropology

The course forms an introduction to new methods of molecular biology, with emphasis on the study of ancient DNA, related both to archaeology and forensics. It also examines the basic principles of population genetics and its application to physical anthropology and archaeology. The course employs the study of the geographical distribution of the genetic traces of contemporary and prehistoric populations in an attempt to reconstruct their biological history. The course is accompanied by practical sessions in the Laboratory of Anthropology of the Department.

Band: 
Compulsory Elective Ethnology
Subject: 
Physical Anthropology
Semester: 
Winter
ECTS: 
4.50
Code: 
55ΕΕ1207
Academic year: 

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