ANTH 1130 Introduction to Physical Anthropology

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course focuses on the range of human genetic variation and adaptation that is demonstrated in living populations today, comparisons of biology and behavior between human and non-human primates and examination of our human prehistory as outlined in the fossil record.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Be acquainted with the field of Physical Anthropology.
Develop a greater understanding of human evolution and the behavior of non-human primates.
Better understand human evolution and how our biology and culture affect our evolution. Better understand how human genetics plays a part in our daily lives.
Contemplate the future of human diversity through biology, culture, and genetics.