ANTH A185 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology

    Recent Professors
    Meredith Montagne, Dianna Stifter, Billy Wong, Katie Zeoli
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    40–70 students
    Credits
    3
    Summer 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 foundation of the course. Enrollment Limitation: ANTH A185H ; students who complete ANTH A185 may not enroll in or receive credit for ANTH A185H . C-ID: ANTH 110.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Wed 6:30pm–9:40pm, Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm