ANTHR 140 - Biological Anthropology

    Recent Professors
    Julie Hui, Jamie Nakama, DVC Staff, Christopher Mercer, L.W. Hasten, Shirley Rubin, Sally Graver, Kenetha Harrington and 1 more
    Recent Semesters
    2027SP, 2026SU, 2026SP, 2026FA
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    4.8Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    2027SP Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area D3
    Description
    This course introduces the concepts, methods of inquiry, and scientific explanations for biological evolution and their application to the human species. Issues and topics will include, but are not limited to, genetics, evolutionary theory, human variation and biocultural adaptations, comparative primate anatomy and behavior, and the fossil evidence for human evolution. The scientific method and the theory of biological evolution serve as foundations of the course.
    Usually Held
    Mon 12:45pm–2:10pm, Tue 12:45pm–2:10pm, Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm, Fri 9:35am–11:00am