ANTH C1001 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology

    Recent Professors
    J. Diokno, B. Yoshida-Levine, C. Guenther, E. Smith, S. Benchekroun, A. Hudock, L. Stroth
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    48–50 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    In this course, students examine human origins, evolution, and variation with a focus on the adaptations of humans and other primates. Biological evolution and scientific methods are foundations for the course. Topics covered include evolutionary theory, principles of genetics, biology and behavior of nonhuman primates, the fossil evidence for human and primate evolution, and modern human biological and cultural diversity. Formerly ANTH 130. Not open to students with prior credit in ANTH 130. (C-ID ANTH 110) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-5, Cal-GETC-5B)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:50pm, Tue Thu 11:00am–12:20pm, Tue Thu 9:30am–10:50am