ANTH V01 - Biological Anthropology

    Recent Professors
    Bob Renger, Cari Lange, Jessica Proctor, Tanya Romaniuk
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    35–40 students
    Difficulty
    5.3Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of biological anthropology. Topics will include evolutionary theory and basic genetic concepts; survey of non-human primates with emphasis on models for understanding human evolution; the fossil evidence for primate/human evolution; emergence of culture and language; the origins and significance of human physical diversity; and the implications of population growth for the future of the species.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:00am–11:20am, Tue 10:00am–11:15am