We begin this diploma course by introducing you to the field of Anthropology, which studies human behaviour. Anthropology has four areas. We will research these fields and then focus on Biological Anthropology. Biological Anthropology explores many topics, including the study of genetics and evolution, which is the focus of this diploma course. We have provided two classes in one: you will study both genetics and evolution. Why is genetics so important to learn? To understand evolution and how it works, you first need to understand genetics.

We teach you basic genetics concepts in the first half of this course, including deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and chromosomes. We then investigate both Mendelian and non-Mendelian genetics. We outline the genetics of several human traits and diseases. The second half of this course examines evolution. We study the history of evolutionary thought and learn about microevolution and macroevolution. Then, we analyse how genetics can help us understand human evolution. We concentrate on what genetics can tell us about neanderthals, one of our closest relatives. We consolidate the relationship between genetics and cultural practices and explain how culture influences evolution. Finally, we observe some examples of contemporary human evolution.

Some people think that evolution means that humans evolved from monkeys. But they are mistaken. Take this free online diploma course and find out what evolution really is and how it works! Please note: this course does not focus on proving evolution. If you are against the idea of evolution and don’t want to learn about it, then this course is not for you. However, if you’re curious about evolution and how it works, enrol in this course right away and earn your diploma today!