Welcome to the Paleoanthropology course.This course offers an in-depth exploration of human origins, tracing the evolutionary journey of our species from its earliest ancestors to the emergence of Homo sapiens.
Through this course, you will delve into key topics such as the fossil record, the anatomical and behavioral adaptations of hominins, and the environmental and cultural contexts that shaped their evolution. You will also gain insights into cutting-edge research methods, including fossil analysis techniques.
Designed for both beginners and advanced learners, the course combines expert lectures, engaging multimedia resources, and thought-provoking activities to foster a comprehensive understanding of paleoanthropology. Join us in unraveling the story of humanity’s past and its profound relevance to our present and future!
1. Walking upright: The rise of bipedalism and Australopithecus afarensis
2. The evolutionary revolution of Homo
3. The epic migrations of Homo: Journeys through time and space
4. The Odyssey of the Mind: Unraveling the evolution of the Human Brain
5. Brain and Cognition: Evolutionary thresholds in Homo behavior
6. The first Europeans: Early populations and Middle Pleistocene hominins
7. Our ancient cousins: The Neanderthals
8. Main human fossils in Portugal
9. Evolution of the Paleolithic settlement of the Tagus basin
10. 50 years since Lucy: Revisiting a landmark discovery in Human Evolution