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An introduction to the biology of humans. The course is particularly recommended for students wishing to advance in topics in health and sport, as well as those students advancing in science subjects.
Human Biology is an introductory course that looks at the biology of Homo sapiens from a number of different viewpoints. Much of the course is devoted to the human body and how it functions, from an overview of the body as a “typical” mammalian vertebrate down to the actions of individual cells and even individual molecules. However, a significant section of the course looks at how humans have affected the biology of the planet and how this then feeds back to affect the humans that caused the changes, and how modern technology has the potential to alter this.
Afternoon labs start 2:10pmLaboratories will take place during Term 3 of the course and will be located in the first year laboratory (ground floor of the von Haast building). NOTE: Details about the laboratory classes will be provided as a separate handout during the lectures.
For further information see School of Biological Sciences Head of Department
The mid course test will be 1 hr long and will be held during normal lecture time on Wednesday 10th September at 12 noon.
We do not have a compulsory text for this course as the subjects are too broad for a single book. However, if you are taking any other Biology courses along with BIOL116 we recommend that you purchase Campbell, Biology
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Domestic fee $650.00
International fee $3,000.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Biological Sciences .