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This is the FINAL posting. The course materials for the first module of the web-based archaeology course on hominid evolution are currently being drawn up. Amongst others, the module's content includes the following: 1. The link between genetics and evolution, and the role played by natural selection 2. The different theorectical positions within archaeology, e.g. structuralism, functionalism, post-processualism) 3. The basic principals of phylogeny, classification and nomenclature 3. An outline of the geological processes and their role in producing the fossil record 4. Relative and chemical dating methods 5. Excavation procedures. The course begins on 23 October. For further details either see my website or contact me off-list. Michael Brass, Archaeology SocSci(Hons), University of Cape Town, History BA, U.C.T., ICQ: 44563988. ------------------------------------------------ Co-owner of: Ancient Egypt and World Prehistory <http://www.users.directonline.net/~archaeology> _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%