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Human Evolution and Archaeology
Undergraduate | UNE-ARPA107 | 2021
Course information for 2021 intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks weeks
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Human Evolution and Archaeology
About this subject
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- understand and apply scholarly principles and concepts to research problems in human evolution;
- comprehend in broad and comparative terms the archaeology and palaeoanthropology of human evolution;
- interpret varying hominin capabilities across time at a variety of scales and research themes, including cognitive evolution and migration histories;
- interpret changes in hominin biology across time in relation to climatic changes and upheavals; and
- demonstrate well-developed research and writing skills in the planning and execution of an essay.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
This unit introduces the story of human evolution. The stage is set in Africa and Asia in the Miocene, and from there we track key hominin evolution through time and across space, with particular focus on recent findings in Asia and Island Indonesia. The story culminates with the appearance and spread of 'Homo sapiens' and possible encounters with Neanderthals, Denisovans, and other 'archaic' hominin species. We examine the science behind the story from the complementary perspectives of hominin biology-as reflected by morphological skeletal changes in bone and emerging data from ancient DNA. The archaeological record of hominin behaviour is also examined in the context of stone tools and other material remains.
Assessment 1 Online Quiz: 500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-2
Assessment 2 Online Quiz: 500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3
Assessment 3 Online Quiz: 500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4
Assessment 4 Online Quiz: 500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4
Assessment 5 Essay: 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Others
Candidature in Diploma in Arts
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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