ANTH 201 - Human Evolution

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An in-depth examination of human evolution using a multidimensional approach. Students will gain an understanding of the phylogenetic history of the hominids through lecture, lab work using our extensive fossil cast collection, and presentations/discussions. Topics that will be covered fall into the general categories of: (1) the fossil evidence, (2) environmental pressures driving the various stages of hominid evolution, (3) biological and behavioral adaptations, and (4) hominid culture. Offered spring, odd years.

Prerequisite(s): ANTH 105

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