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Postgraduate Handbook 2018-2019 (archived)
Module ANTH45615: Evolutionary Theory for MARM
Department: Anthropology
ANTH45615: Evolutionary Theory for MARM
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 4 | 15 | Available in 2018/2019 | None. | Durham |
Tied To
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- None
Aims
- To provide students with an advanced understanding of evolutionary theory.
Content
- The history of evolutionary theory
- Genetics and epigenetics
- Adaptation and natural selection
- Evolution and diversity
- Macroevolution
- Testing evolutionary hypotheses
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- Areas of debate and controversy in contemporary evolutionary theory.
Subject-specific Skills
- Ability to synthesise, critically evaluate and present complex material relating to evolutionary theory.
Key Skills
- Students should be able to express themselves clearly and concisely on technical topics, and explain why particular issues are important and/or controversial.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- The module combines research seminars and indvidualised advanced tutorials.
- Summative assessment is by means of an essay that will assess all learning outcomes.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research seminars | 8 | Spread across Michaelmas and Epiphany | 1 hour | 8 | |
| Individualised advanced tutorials | 4 | Two each in Michaelmas and Epiphany | 1 hour | 4 | |
| Preparation and reading time | 138 | ||||
| 150 | |||||
| Total | 300 | ||||
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 100% | Essay | 3000 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Formative assessment will be 750 word essay plan
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.