BA in Human Evolutionary Biology in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University

Just like plants and animals, humans are an integral part of nature. To truly comprehend our anatomy, physiology, and behavior, we must thoroughly grasp evolutionary concepts. This program seeks to foster such understanding by examining human evolutionary development over the past seven million years and its modern-day significance. Participants will investigate key questions including: In what ways have evolutionary pressures influenced human adaptations? How do we resemble other species? What distinguishes humans? And what evolutionary mechanisms account for these distinctive traits?

Learning Objectives
describe the mechanisms of natural selection, adaptation, and speciation that drive the evolution of both animals and humans;

outline human traits such as intelligence, language, culture, physical form, and behavior, situating them within our position in the animal world;

analyze and debate theories about the emergence of uniquely human characteristics; and

assess and formulate predictions about future human evolutionary trends using current evolutionary principles and existing selective pressures.