Introduction to human biology
Professor R V Short (Physiology)
This subject will develop the concepts of primate evolution, human genetics and human development. These studies will provide a broad perspective for an understanding of the human organism relevant to medical practice.
Assessment
Examination 1.5 hours: 100%
Prescribed texts
British Museum (Natural History) Man's place in evolution 2nd edn, CUP, 1991
Diamond J M The rise and fall of the third chimpanzee Hutchinson, 1991
Recommended texts
Jones S and others (eds) The Cambridge encyclopedia of human evolution CUP, 1992