BIAN6013 Human Evolution
| Offered By | School of Archaeology & Anthropology |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Biological Anthropology |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The place of humans among the primates, the mechanisms of evolution, and the evolution of humans and other primates. The main part of the course details the fossil record of the evolution of the human line since its separation from other primates. |
| Indicative Assessment |
5,000 word essay (50%), two tests (10% each), two tutorial presentations (15% each). |
| Workload |
Normally offered in even-numbered years |
| Course Classification(s) | TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Areas of Interest | Anthropology |
| Preliminary Reading |
Lewin, R. Human Evolution, Blackwell. |
| Academic Contact | Professor Colin Groves |
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