ANTH 1 - Biological Anthropology

    Recent Professors
    Nicole Slovak, Sandra Hollimon, Kent Wisniewski, Michelle Hughes Markovics
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    32–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ANTH 1
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    In this introductory, broad survey course, students will study human evolution and humans as organisms, with an emphasis on a bio-cultural approach. The course will cover the history and modern synthesis of evolutionary theory; study primate behavior and comparative anatomy; examine dating techniques and the fossil record; and critically assess past and future human/environmental relationships including issues concerning future adaptation.
    Usually Held
    Thu 7:00am–9:50am, Tue 1:00pm–3:50pm, Tue 10:00am–12:50pm, Tue 3:00pm–4:15pm