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Semester: | Fall 2024 |
Number: | 0103-112-001 |
Instructor: | Anna Konstantatos |
Days: | Tuesday Thursday 9:25 am - 10:40 am |
Note: | Traditional In-Person Class |
Location: | Garden City - Alumnae Hall 228 |
Credits: | 3.50 |
Notes: |
18.75 Hours Of Lab Work Required |
Course Materials: | View Text Books |
Description: |
In this course students learn the scope, methods, and theories of biological anthropology. Students examine human evolutionary biology, primate behavior, paleopathology, and assess historical taxonomies of “race” in relation to contemporary human biological variation. Laboratory activities support the exploration of genetics, skeletal biology, comparative morphology, pathology, and human behavioral patterns. (Distribution Reqs:Natural Sciences) |
Learning Goals: |
Identify peer-reviewed and popular non-reviewed sources. Evaluate primary literature with critical thinking skills. Prepare laboratory reports and technical writing using the scientific method. Recognize the principles of micro and macro-evolution including natural selection. Distinguish primate and hominin anatomical characteristics from other mammals. *The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here. |
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