ANTH 105 - S/Introduction to Physical Anthropology

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): Social Sciences

An introduction to physical/biological anthropology, i.e. the study of humans as biological organisms. The course explores relevant theories, methodologies, and contemporary issues within this sub discipline of anthropology, via lectures, lab work, and workshops. Topics to be covered are human genetics, evolution, variation, growth and development, and behavioral ecology, as well as primate evolution and behavior. Offered every fall.