Course Details
Country:
Australia
Institution:
Curtin University
Course Title:
Evolutionary Anthropology
Course Number:
ANTH3000
Course Description:
This unit provides a platform for students to investigate the biological basis of human behaviour through the study of non-human and human cultural and innate behaviour. This unit will investigate if there are the universals of human behaviour, the role of genes in behaviour, archaeology and past behaviours, human diversity and microevolution in modern populations, whether we are still evolving. The laboratory work gives an insight into the methodology of biological anthropology, and develops proficiency in the methods of science in general. Students will develop practical competence in the study of (primate) behaviour, analyse archaeological and palaeontological information, engage in experimental archaeology (stone tool making) and learn the techniques of anthropometric measurement applied to forensics, ergonomics and racial classification.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
ANTH 135
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