Methods and Techniques in Biological Anthropology (ANTH0007)

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Methods and Techniques in Biological Anthropology (ANTH0007)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences
Teaching department: Anthropology
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is compulsory and is restricted to students on BSc Anthropology and BSc Anthropology with a Year Abroad only.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Module Content

A laboratory-based course designed as a practical introduction to biological anthropology, running in parallel with ANTH0008: Introduction to Biological Anthropology. The course introduces methods of data collection and handling, descriptive statistics, and hypothesis testing in biological anthropology. Subject areas include evolutionary theory, taxonomy, behavioural ecology, primate and hominin evolution, comparative anatomy, nutrition, demography, and resource use.

Learning Outcomes

Understand scientific methods used in biological anthropology and have improved scientific literacy
Identify individuals of the major primate groups
Record and analyse basic behavioural data
Produce a scientific report identifying, analysing and critiquing data
Be aware of the role of more complex statistical testing to provide predictions and models
Gain familiarity with the morphology of the key fossil hominins, and methods used to explore our evolutionary history

Delivery Method

2 hours of lab-work per week.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 70
Module leader: Dr Aida Gomez-robles
Who to contact for more information: a.gomez-robles@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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