MSc Bio-Integrated Design: Literature Review (BARC0123)

In this module students engage with the selected bibliographic references that underpin bio- integrated design, while being taught basic research methodologies and strategies by which they do define a preliminary literature review. The main aim is that each individual defines a research topic that works in the context of his or her individual project.

Module Content 

This is the core module for the MSc in Politics, Violence and Crime. The Politics, Violence and Crime MSc programme is designed to...

Anthropology of Politics, Violence and Crime (ANTH0175)

Module Content

Term 1 of the whole unit ANTH0008. A lecture-based course covering basic evolutionary biology as applied in biological anthropology, covering...

Introduction to Biological Anthropology I A (ANTH0009)

Module Content

Term 1 of the whole unit ANTH0008. A lecture-based course covering basic evolutionary biology as applied in biological anthropology, covering evolutionary theory, socio-biology, and primate behaviour. This module combines weekly lectures with tutorials, where students discuss key readings linked to issues presented in the lectures, gain scientific comprehension skills, and learn how to write a scientific essay in biological anthropology.

Summary of the history of the theory of evolution, genetics and heredity, sexual selection, nature and nurture, and human biological diversity.

Outline of the taxonomy, anatomy, ecology and behaviour of primates, as well as primate conservation.

 

Learning Outcomes

Understand the basic principles of evolutionary theory and their relevance to human adaptation

Learn the identifying features of the major primate groups

Apply evolutionary theory to primate and human behaviour

Learn how to write a biological anthropology essay

Delivery Method

Weekly 2-hour lectures, supplemented with a 1-hour tutorial each week.

 

Additional Information

Boyd, R. & Silk, J. (2012-2020). How Humans Evolved. New York: Norton (6th edition onwards).

Any edition from 2012 is sufficient. Multiple copies of various editions are available in the library. If students do wish to purchase their own copy, second-hand copies are available to purchase online, and may be available from 2nd/3rd year students.