Handbook - Biological Anthropology: Principles and Practices

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Overview

This course introduces students to biological anthropology, the scientific discipline that deals with the adaptations, variability, and evolution of human beings and their living and fossil relatives. Biological anthropology helps us understand who we are, where we come from and where we are going. The course will trace the origins of humans from their early hominin ancestors to modern people. Students will learn the basics of genetics, human anatomy and evolutionary theory. They will investigate the fossil record, study the place of humans in nature, and apply this knowledge to an understanding of modern human biological diversity and the future of humankind. The course is multidisciplinary and the emphasis is on the biosocial approach and interplay of biological, cultural and social factors in understanding Homo sapiens as a dynamic species.

Course Attributes

General Education

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Course Outline

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ANAT2521 Course Outline

Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$1813
Domestic Students	$6060
International Students	$6060

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Faculty
Faculty: The primary academic unit in which related disciplines of teaching and research are conducted.

Faculty of Medicine and Health

School
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School of Biomedical Sciences

Study Level
Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Undergraduate

Offering Terms
Depending on the Academic Calendar type, an offering term generally refers to an academic teaching period of between 8-13 weeks in duration.

Term 2

Campus

Sydney

Academic Calendar

Field of Education

099999 Society and Culture not elsewhere classified

Timetable

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