ANTH1130 — Introduction to Biological Anthropology
ANTH 1130 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology ANTH 1130 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology 3 Credits Introduces the biological anthropology field, one of the four sub-fields within anthropology. Sometimes called physical anthropology, biological anthropology is the study of our collective human origins. Students will accomplish this through three main areas: study of biological evolution, including the forces of evolution and cellular biology; comparing primate and human physical and behavioral practices; and by examining hominid evolution from groups beginning four to five million years ago though today as they are shaped by environmental and cultural stimuli. Study will be done through a variety of in class discussions and lectures as well as simulated or dry lab activities. Additionally, students will learn how modern cultural implications impact our evolution and environment today.May be paired with ANTH 1131 to fulfill a lab science requirement. Major Content Areas Cellular Biology and Darwinian Evolution. Primate Comparative Physiology and Behavior. Hominid Ancestry and Biocultural Issues. Human Brain and biocultural evolution. Learning