AR2406 - Hominoid Evolution
[Offered in even-numbered years]
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2010 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | School of Arts & Social Sciences |
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 Outcomes
- acquire an understanding of how to set up an appropriate research design for work on hominoid evolution;
- acquire an understanding of primate and human evolution;
- acquire skills for relevant archaeological laboratory methods;
- acquire skills for relevant archaeological survey methods;
- learn how to distinguish critically between biological, cultural and biocultural evolution.
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | AR3009 and AR3406 |
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| External, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 26-Aug-2010 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Assoc. Professor John Campbell. |
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| Method of Delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
| Assessment: | assignments (50%); (50%). |
Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.