ANTH V01 - Biological Anthropology

    Recent Professors
    Tanya Romaniuk, Bob Renger, Cari Lange, Jessica Proctor, Erin Donovan
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    10–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 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, Tue Thu 10:00am–11:20am