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Module Title	LH Human Evolution
School	School of Bioscience
Department	School of Biosciences
Module Code	03 25349
Module Lead	Mary Blanchard
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Practical Classes and workshops-6 hours Guided independent study-174 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	The module will cover differing but complementary aspects of modern thinking about human evolution. Students will learn about the theories for the development of some of the most important features of human evolution, such as bipedalism, as well as considering aspects of behavioural evolution including the evolution of language, society and racism. The module will also consider to what extent human evolution is still occurring and what influences this. This component will include aspects of evolutionary pressure between humans and their pathogens and to what extent modern medicine interferes with these processes.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module the student should be able to: Understand concepts and knowledge relevant to the study of the behavioural , morphological and genetic components of human evolution. Analyse and interpret the scientific literature to compare and critically assess contrasting theories of key controversial issues in human evolution Understand key limitations in our ability to interpret the fossil record and the methods utilised to assist our interpretation.
Assessment	25349-03 : Poster : Coursework (50%) 25349-04 : Examination : Exam (Centrally timetabled) - Computer based (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Examination: 3h Examination (50%); continuous assessment (50%): Summer assessment period Reassessment: Reassessment is not available for modules taken in the final year of an undergraduate programme. Students who miss their examinations due to mitigating circumstances will be required to sit them at the next opportunity
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