ANTH 1001 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology

    Recent Professors
    Lauren Taylor-Hill, Shannon Vellone
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Difficulty
    5.1Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    General Education: SCC: Area 5; Cal-GETC: Area 5B An introduction to the science of biological anthropology; covering the concepts, methods of inquiry, and scientific explanations of biological evolution and their application to the human species. Topics to be covered will include: the scientific method, genetics, principles and mechanisms of biological evolution, modern human variation and the race concept, biocultural adaptations, primate classification, comparative primate anatomy and behavior, and the fossil evidence for human evolution.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:15am–10:35am, Tue Thu 11:00am–12:15pm