This unit explores the biology of 'becoming human' in an integrative way, with emphasis on human evolution, genetics, development and structure. How we 'become human' is explored from the perspective of both the individual and the species, with topics encompassing the structure and function of the human body at the level of molecules, cells, tissues, reproduction, growth and development, all considered within the context of evolution. The latter involves understanding evolutionary principles, human genetics including the structure and function of genes, inheritance patterns in families and the causes of genetic disease, cell replication, human behaviour including social aspects of human... -- Course Website
Instructor: Associate Professor Julie Hill