ANTH 1 - Introduction to Physical Anthropology

    Recent Professors
    Debbie Klein, Rachel Mitchell, Gina Michaels
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    30–35 students
    Credits
    3
    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. 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 serves as the foundation of the course. (C-ID: ANTH 110)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:45am–11:10am, Tue Thu 9:45am–11:10am