Program Overview

Program Details

Program Overview

The program "Biologia ja kulttuuri (AVOIN YO)" is offered by the University of Oulu, specifically through the Pohjois-Pohjanmaan kes‰yliopisto. This program is part of the field of Humanistiset alat, with a focus on Arkeologia.

Program Description

This 5-credit program explores the bio-cultural evolution of humans, including the relationships between biology, culture, and environment. Topics covered include biological and cultural variation, adaptation, health, disease, sexuality, and bodily experiences. The program aims to provide students with an understanding of how biological, cultural, and environmental factors interact and influence human societies.

Program Objectives

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Identify and explain the basic concepts of biological anthropology and the evolution of the human species.
• Describe the interaction between biology, culture, and environment.
• Analyze human variation in terms of biology, culture, and social constructs.
• Understand how concepts of human identity, health, sexuality, age, and bodily experiences are culturally and socially constructed.

Program Structure

The program is delivered through distance learning (et‰opetus) and includes lectures. The teaching materials are provided during the lectures.

Assessment

The program is assessed through written assignments and exercises, with a grading scale of 0-5.

Additional Information

The program is part of the study module "Kulttuuriantropologia ja arkeologia, perusopinnot" (25 credits). The language of instruction is Finnish.

Program Schedule

• Duration: 07.01.2026 - 22.01.2026
• Application period: 22.10.2025 - 10.12.2025

Requirements

There are no specified prerequisites for this program.

Credits and Duration

This program is worth 5 credits and runs for approximately two weeks.