Overview

Evolution has shaped and continues to shape humans and the world in which we live. Some of the most challenging issues facing society such as the battle of the sexes, war and violence, population growth and even the global obesity epidemic can be understood through the process of evolution. An … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-BLENDED

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Nicholas Deal

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Nicholas Deal

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Identify and interpret the biggest challenges faced by modern society from an evolutionary perspective;

2.

Describe the fundamentals of evolution, and how these shape the diversity of life on the planet;

3.

Articulate how evolutionary processes have affected and continue to affect the environment in which we live, as well as human health and behaviour;

4.

Differentiate between evidence, interpretation, opinion and fact in evaluating evolutionary perspectives and concepts applied to the development of modern human society.

5.

Effectively synthesise and communicate findings of articles, blogs, book chapters and books written on these issues for the general educated public.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Mini quiz 1
2 - Mini quiz 2
3 - Mini quiz 3
4 - Mini quiz 4
5 - Research proposal
6 - Infographic
7 - News article

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources