ANTH G185 - Physical Anthropology

    Recent Professors
    Leah Walden-Hurtgen, Shannon Hodges
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    35–75 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 examines primate biology, human evolution, and biocultural variation through the theories, methods, and applications of physical anthropological inquiry. Foundational topics include molecular biology, genetics, living non-human primates, primate behavior, the fossil record, early primates, bipedal ancestors of humans (i.e., hominins), Neanderthals, archaic humans, and forensic anthropology. Cumulative topics include microevolutionary variations of modern humans (e.g., race), impacts of modern lifeways on human health, and the intersections between human biology, culture, and the environment. C-ID: ANTH 110.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:30am–10:55am