BL4280
Evolution and Human Behaviour
2017-2018
15
7
SCQF level 10
1
Academic year(s): 2017-2018
SCOTCAT credits : 15
ECTS credits : 7
Level : SCQF level 10
Semester: 1
Planned timetable:
Evolutionary biologists, anthropologists and psychologists have taken evolutionary principles and used them to explain a range of human characteristics, such as homicide, religion and sex differences in behaviour. Other researchers are sceptical of these interpretations, and critical of the methods. Moreover, researchers disagree as to the best ways to use evolution to explore humanity, and a number of schools of thought have emerged. This module will introduce and critically evaluate the main evolutionary approaches currently being used, including socio-biology, evolutionary psychology, behavioural ecology and gene-culture co-evolution.
Pre-requisite(s): Permission of Biology Honours Adviser required
Weekly contact: 1 x 2-hour seminar (x 10 weeks).
Scheduled learning hours: 20
Guided independent study hours: 130
As used by St Andrews: 1.5-hour Written Examination = 40%, Coursework = 60%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 40%
Practical examinations : 20%
Coursework: 40%
Re-assessment: 1.5-hour Written Examination = 40%, Existing Coursework = 60%