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Unit Overview

Description

This unit is available in odd years only and complements ANHB3322 Human/Primate Social Organisation that is available in even years. This unit is an extension of ANHB2215 Biological Anthropology: Human Adaptation and Variation.

Emphasis is placed on human reproductive biology and ecology in relation to growth, development, behaviour and evolution. Particular attention is paid to using principles of life history theory, parental investment theory, sexual selection and cooperation theory for developing new perspectives on human evolution. Topics are also discussed in comparison with non-human primates and other species.

Credit
6 points
Offering
AvailabilityLocationMode
Not available in 2024UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) understand clearly defined questions and problems in human evolutionary ecology; (2) acquire techniques for seeking out information or designing observations or experiments to answer such questions; (3) critically assimilate, analyse and discuss information acquired; (4) present findings in written and oral form; (5) develop an awareness of how the principles of human evolutionary ecology can inform the study of human biology, social, and public health policy; and (6) develop new scientific questions based on theory and literature, and methods to test such questions.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) tutorial participation; (2) a mid-semester theory examination; and (3) a 10- to 15-page independent research proposal paper and presentation. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Associate Professor Debra Judge
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Successful completion of
one Unit(s) ANHB2215 Biological Anthropology: Human Adaptation and Variation (ID 1171)
or Unit(s) ANHB3321 Biological Anthropology: Genes and Society
or Unit(s) ANHB3322 Human/Primate Social Organisation
Advisable prior study
at least 12 points of Level 2
or 3 biological, behavioural
or social science units.
ANHB2215 Biological Anthropology: Human Adaptation and Variation I strongly recommended
Contact hours
lectures: 3 hours per week (for 8 weeks)
tutorials: 1 hour 45 minutes per week (for 13 weeks)
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  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.