BANT-43083 credit hours

Human Evolution

Bioanthropology · 3 hrs Lecture

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BANT-4308 prerequisites

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ANTH-2300Method and Theory in Biological Anthropology

any one of

ANTH-1001Introductory Anthropology

ANTH-1003Introductory Biological Anthropology and Archaeology

any 1000-level Biology course

permission of the instructor

BANT-2300Method and Theory in Biological Anthropology

any one of

ANTH-1001Introductory Anthropology

Its prerequisites are shown above.

ANTH-1003Introductory Biological Anthropology and Archaeology

Its prerequisites are shown above.

any 1000-level Biology course

permission of the instructor

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Description

This course examines the evolution of our species, from the earliest hominins to the appearance of anatomically modern humans. Emphasis is on the material evidence for human evolution, and in particular the fossil record. Topics include the environmental context of human evolution, the anatomical features of bipedalism, and the debates surrounding the origins of Anatomically Modern Homo sapiens: Occasional laboratory sessions enhance and expand upon the material presented in lectures. Additional in-depth work is required to receive credit at the 4000 level.

Requisite courses

ANTH-2300 or BANT-2300 or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].

Restrictions

Students may not hold credit for this course and ANTH-3308 | ANTH-4308 | BANT-3308.

Cross-listed

ANTH-4308(3), ANTH/BANT-3308(3).

Lecture

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