Bi5134 Palaeogenetics of historical persons

Faculty of Science
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Lenka Falk, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. et Mgr. Lenka Falk, Ph.D.
Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Mgr. et Mgr. Lenka Falk, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with paleogenetic, anthropogenetic and anthropological research on historical figures.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be able to describe research conducted on historical figures; describe the methodologies used for these investigations and their specifics; characterize the conclusions reached by the researches.
Syllabus
  • Introduction to the subject. Research history. Overview of methodology. The Cheddar Man Ötztal man Russian Tsar Family Members of the Dietrichstein family Ludwig van Beethoven Richard III Nicholas Copernicus St. Birgitta Birgersdotter Gregor Johann Mendel St. John Sarkander Sailors from the Wassa Chief Sitting Bull A woman from the Zlatý kůň
Teaching methods
Lectures with active student involvement
Assessment methods
Active participation in classes, compulsory attendance, oral exam
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
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