University of Barcelona

Information for the student – Biological Anthropology

Course plans

List of subjects 2024-2025

Subject Type Language Credits
Specialization: Human Diversity and Biomedical Applications
Advances in Human Evolution OP 1st semester 2.5
Anthropology of Food OP 2nd semester 2.5
Cancer Genetics OP 2nd semester 2.5
Demographic Anthropology and the Reconstruction of Ancient Populations OP 2nd semester 2.5
Environment, Population and Emerging Diseases OP 2nd semester 2.5
Final Project CM 2nd semester 20
Forensic Genetics OP 2nd semester 2.5
Genes, Genomes and Populations OP 2nd semester 2.5
Genetic and Environmental Factors in Human Diseases OP 2nd semester 2.5
Genetic Epidemiology I: Methods and Applications OP 2nd semester 2.5
Genetic Epidemiology II: from Theory to Design of a Research Project OP 2nd semester 2.5
Geometric Morphometry: Morphological Diversity Analysis OP 1st semester 2.5
Human Biodiversity I CM 1st semester 2.5
Human Biodiversity II CM 1st semester 2.5
Identification Methods OP 2nd semester 2.5
Laboratory Practice in Human Biology I CM 1st semester 2.5
Laboratory Practice in Human Biology II CM 1st semester 2.5
Molecular Evolution OP 2nd semester 2.5
Molecular Techniques Applied to Anthropology OP 2nd semester 2.5
Osteology and Forensic Anthropology CM 1st semester 2.5
Primatology and Human Evolution CM 1st semester 2.5
Primatology OP 2nd semester 2.5
Statistical Analysis and Presentation of Results I CM 1st semester 2.5
Statistical Analysis and Presentation of Results II CM 1st semester 2.5
Taphonomy and Fieldwork in Anthropology OP 2nd semester 2.5
Specialization: Pathway without Specialization
Advances in Human Evolution OP 1st semester 2.5
Anthropology of Food OP 2nd semester 2.5
Cancer Genetics OP 2nd semester 2.5
Demographic Anthropology and the Reconstruction of Ancient Populations OP 2nd semester 2.5
Environment, Population and Emerging Diseases OP 2nd semester 2.5
Final Project CM 2nd semester 20
Forensic Genetics OP 2nd semester 2.5
Genes, Genomes and Populations OP 2nd semester 2.5
Genetic and Environmental Factors in Human Diseases OP 2nd semester 2.5
Genetic Epidemiology I: Methods and Applications OP 2nd semester 2.5
Genetic Epidemiology II: from Theory to Design of a Research Project OP 2nd semester 2.5
Geometric Morphometry: Morphological Diversity Analysis OP 1st semester 2.5
Human Biodiversity I CM 1st semester 2.5
Human Biodiversity II CM 1st semester 2.5
Identification Methods OP 2nd semester 2.5
Laboratory Practice in Human Biology I CM 1st semester 2.5
Laboratory Practice in Human Biology II CM 1st semester 2.5
Molecular Evolution OP 2nd semester 2.5
Molecular Techniques Applied to Anthropology OP 2nd semester 2.5
Osteology and Forensic Anthropology CM 1st semester 2.5
Primatology and Human Evolution CM 1st semester 2.5
Primatology OP 2nd semester 2.5
Statistical Analysis and Presentation of Results I CM 1st semester 2.5
Statistical Analysis and Presentation of Results II CM 1st semester 2.5
Taphonomy and Fieldwork in Anthropology OP 2nd semester 2.5
Specialization: Physical and Forensic Anthropology
Advances in Human Evolution OP 1st semester 2.5
Anthropology of Food OP 2nd semester 2.5
Cancer Genetics OP 2nd semester 2.5
Demographic Anthropology and the Reconstruction of Ancient Populations OP 2nd semester 2.5
Environment, Population and Emerging Diseases OP 2nd semester 2.5
Final Project CM 2nd semester 20
Forensic Genetics OP 2nd semester 2.5
Genes, Genomes and Populations OP 2nd semester 2.5
Genetic and Environmental Factors in Human Diseases OP 2nd semester 2.5
Genetic Epidemiology I: Methods and Applications OP 2nd semester 2.5
Genetic Epidemiology II: from Theory to Design of a Research Project OP 2nd semester 2.5
Geometric Morphometry: Morphological Diversity Analysis OP 1st semester 2.5
Human Biodiversity I CM 1st semester 2.5
Human Biodiversity II CM 1st semester 2.5
Identification Methods OP 2nd semester 2.5
Laboratory Practice in Human Biology I CM 1st semester 2.5
Laboratory Practice in Human Biology II CM 1st semester 2.5
Molecular Evolution OP 2nd semester 2.5
Molecular Techniques Applied to Anthropology OP 2nd semester 2.5
Osteology and Forensic Anthropology CM 1st semester 2.5
Primatology and Human Evolution CM 1st semester 2.5
Primatology OP 2nd semester 2.5
Statistical Analysis and Presentation of Results I CM 1st semester 2.5
Statistical Analysis and Presentation of Results II CM 1st semester 2.5
Taphonomy and Fieldwork in Anthropology OP 2nd semester 2.5

Bridging courses

Subject Type Language Credits
Specialization: BC for admission to the Master's Degree in Biological Anthropology
Basic Knowledge of Biological Anthropology - Instrumental Techniques OP 1st semester 3
Basic Knowledge of Biological Anthropology - Key Concepts OP 1st semester 3
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