Paleoanthropology 6.26-PalAntro

Lecture topics: Subject of paleoanthropology. History of the development of the science of paleoanthropology. The most important figures in a given science. Paleoanthropological research methods. The first hominids. Australopithecus. Paranthropes and humans. Genus homo. Neanderthal man. Homo sapiens. Homo floresensis. Climate and modern man.

Field of study

palaeobiology

Supplementary literature

"Paleoanthropology Hominid Family History". Communication Studies, University of California, Los Angeles. Archived from the original on October 17, 2018. Retrieved October 2, 2015. "Fossil Hominids The Evidence for Human Evolution". Jim Foley. Archived from the original on June 3, 2019. Retrieved October 2, 2015.

Student workload

- preparation for passing the exam and attendance at the exam: 25 hours Total: 70 hours

Study level

master

Education profile

general academic

Type of course

elective courses

The semester in which the subject is carried out

II semester

Mode

(in Polish) Realizowany w sali
Self-reading

Requirements

completed courses in Basics of Palaeontology, Palaeobiology of invertebrates, Zoology

Course coordinators

Elena Yazykova

Learning outcomes

Knowledge
K_W08_ interprets and evaluates hypotheses regarding the temporal and spatial determinants of biodiversity_ OP2A_W02
K_W11_ has in-depth knowledge in the selected specialty of biological sciences_ OP2A_W02
Skills
K_U02_ fluently uses the scientific literature of the studied biological specialty in the native language, and speaks English at level C1_ OP2A_U02
K_U06_ uses the acquired specialist knowledge to interpret the collected empirical data and draw conclusions _ OP2A_U06
Social competences (attitudes)
K_K01_ is aware of the complexity of biological phenomena and processes_ OP2A_K01
K_K02_ consistently applies and disseminates the principle of strict interpretation of biological phenomena and processes based on empirical data in research and practical activities_ OP2A_K02
K_K03_ is responsible for the entrusted equipment and his own work and respects the work of others _ OP2A_K03

Assessment criteria

A. Method of assessment
• lecture: pass with grade
B. Forms of assessment
• lecture: written assessment with open questions
C. Basic criteria
In: demonstrating knowledge: for a satisfactory grade it is necessary to provide correct answers to at least half of the issues raised in the questions

Bibliography

A. Literature required to finally pass the course (pass the exam):
A.1. A.Wolszczan. 2011. Pochodzenie człowieka; R.McKie. 2001. Małpolud. Opowieść o ewolucji człowieka
A.2. M. Ryszkiewicz. 2000. Ewolucja od Wielkiego Wybuchu do Homo sapiens.
B. Additional literature
R. Foley. 2001. Zanim człowiek stał się człowiekiem; M. Ryszkiewicz. 1996.Przepis na człowieka. Nauka u progu trzecie-go tysiąclecia.

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