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AR2406:03

Hominoid Evolution

[Not offered in 2004]

Townsville, Cairns

HECS Band 1

26 hours lectures, 24 hours seminars. Semester 1.

Staff:

Assoc. Professor J Campbell.

This subject critically traces recent developments in the study of human and non-human primate evolution with a special focus on members of the Hominidae and Pongidae. Both fossil and living evidence is examined, as are possibilities for further research on hominoid evolution.

Learning Objectives:

acquire an understanding of primate and human evolution;

learn how to distinguish critically between biological, cultural and biocultural evolution;

acquire skills for relevant archaeological laboratory methods;

acquire skills for relevant archaeological survey methods;

acquire an understanding of how to set up an appropriate research design for work on hominoid evolution.

Assessment by research essay (30%); laboratory/practical work (30%); three-hour end of semester examination (40%).