303107 (v.2) Human Evolution 305

Area:

School of Biomedical Science

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

10.0

Individual Study:

1 x 10 Hours Weekly

Equivalent(s):

12647 (v.2) Human Evolution 331 or any previous version
304592 (v.3) BIO35 Human Evolution or any previous version

Syllabus:

Theories of Evolution: The neo-Darwinist theory of evolution, evidence for evolution, other theories; Primate Evolution: the primate order, humans as primates, early primate evolution; Hominid Evolution: Hominid evolution from beginnings in the Plio-Pleistocene through to modern times.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have- Assessed current ideas on human physical evolution in the light of evolutionary biology principles. Demonstrated specific practical skills associated with analyzing and evaluating fossil remains to extract maximum information, making inferences, and techniques for classification of biological material. Demonstrated competence in the general skills of science, viz the processing, display and statistical analysis of data, hypothesis testing and report writing. Displayed mastery of the intellectual skills associated with the retrieval of information from text, reference, journal, online and other sources, and the ability to evaluate and synthesize that information.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Aiello, L. and Dean, C. (1990). Human Evolutionary Anatomy. London, Academic Press. Aitken, M.J. (1990). Science Based Dating in Archaeology. London, Longmans. Boyd, R. and Silk, J.B. (2000). How Humans Evolved. (second edition). New York, WW Norton and Company. Conroy, G.C. (1997). Reconstructing Human Origins. New York, Norton. Eldredge, N. (1995). Reinventing Darwin: The Great Evolutionary Debate. London, Phoenix. Feder, K.L. (1996). The Past in Perspective. Mountain View, California, Mayfield Publishing Company. Hildebrand, M. (1993). Analysis of Vertebrate Structure. New York, John Wiley. Jones, S. (1999). Almost Like A Whale. The Origin of Species Updated. London, Anchor. Kavanagh, M. (1983). A Complete Guide to Monkeys, Apes and Other Primates. London, Jonathan Cape. Klein, R.G. (1989). The Human Career. Chicago, University of Chicago Press. Martin, R.G. (1990). Primate Origins and Evolution. London, Chapman Hall. Morgan, E. (1994). The Scars of Evolution. London, Penguin Books. Schick, K.D. and Toth, N. (1993). Making Silent Stones Speak. New York, Simon & Schuster. Spindler, K. (1994) The Man In The Ice. London, Weidenfeld and Nicholson.

Unit Texts:

Boyd, R. and Silk, J.B. (2000). How Humans Evolved. (second edition). New York, WW Norton and Company.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Practical Assignments 30%. End of Semester Practical Examination 20%. End of Semester Theory Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Special Term 1			Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Special Term 3			Y