James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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AR2406 - Hominin Evolution
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | College of Arts, Society & Education |
Subject Description
- 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
Subject Assessment
- Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (50%)
- - (50%)
Note that 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.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: AR3009 AR3406
Availabilities
Study Period 2, External Usually available in even-numbered years. | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Anna Willis |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Anna Willis |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |