Modern Human Evolution (C1119)
Modern Human Evolution
Module C1119
Module details for 2012/13.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
Modern humans started to spread from Africa about 100,000 years ago. This module will include the investigation of the evidence we have for their subsequent evolution in terms of phylogeography, morphology, archaeology and genetics. This will be related to general questions about evolutionary response to environmental factors such as disease and climate as well as looking critically at what we can deduce about past cultural evolution. The module will conclude by considering human evolution in the present.
Module learning outcomes
Describe the methods used in the study of modern human evolution (including, as appropriate, study of morphological, genetic and cultural variation).
Critically evaluate the interpretation of modern genetic variation in terms of population histories.
Discuss and evaluate the role of cultural change in modern human evolution.
Evaluate the evidence for current effects of evolutionary processes on human populations
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T1 Week 7 | 10.00% |
| Essay | T1 Week 12 | 35.00% |
| Essay | A1 Week 1 | 55.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 011111111110 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 111111111110 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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