ANTH 1 - Human Evolution: Introduction to Biological Anthropology

    Recent Professors
    Yuumi Danner, Mary A. Slade, Ellen Hardy
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    50 students
    Difficulty
    5.1Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ENG 061.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    This course introduces the concepts, methods of inquiry, and scientific explanations for biological evolution and their application to the human species. It examines the origins of humans and their place in nature. Topics presented include: basic biological and genetic background for understanding human evolution; evolutionary theory; human variation and biocultural adaptations; modes of evolutionary change and how these evolutionary mechanisms operate on contemporary human populations; an understanding of geological history; principles of classification; physical form and behavior of non-human primates; and the archaeological evidence for hominine development and worldwide diffusion. (C-ID ANTH 110) Lecture Grading: Letter ENG 061. Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: A5 CalGETC: 5B
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:50pm, Mon Wed 5:15pm–6:35pm, Tue Thu 9:30am–10:50am, Tue Thu 8:00am–9:20am