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2016-2017 Official General Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]

ANT 110 - Physical Anthropology and Archeology


Introduction to human evolutionary history and present day variation examining genetics, ecology, fossils and the primate order.  Relationships of physical evolution to early cultural developments as revealed by the archeological record.

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe the history of human evolution as recorded in the fossil record.
2.  Understand human adaptation and variation and how it evolves.
3.  Identify basic archeological methods.
4.  Explain the development of early human societies and cultures.
5.  Evaluate archeological explanations for cultural change.