Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2024-2025
Module ANTH45615: Evolutionary Theory for MARM
Department: Anthropology
ANTH45615: Evolutionary Theory for MARM
| Type | Tied | Level | 4 | Credits | 15 | Availability | Not available in 2024/2025 | Module Cap | None. |
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| Tied to | L6K307 |
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Prerequisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combination of Modules
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Essay | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Essay | 3000 words | 100% | |
Formative Assessment:
Formative assessment will be 750 word essay plan
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University