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Introduction to Biological Anthropology

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
MoWe 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.
University Hall Y04-4160 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Time
MoWe 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.
Location
University Hall Y04-4160
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

The study of human biological evolution and human population variation. This course introduces the history, theory, and methods of research in biological anthropology through lectures and hands-on exercises. Major topics include: geological time, classification, and the place of humans in the animal world; evidence for primate and human evolution; evolutionary theory and genetics; and discussion of the evolutionary forces involved in producing human population variation. This course addresses, in assignments and during class time, the following general education capabilities: critical thinking; using technology to further learning; quantitative reasoning; collaborative work; and effective communication.

This course is closed for registration.

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