ANTHR 1 - Introduction To Physical Anthropology

    Recent Professors
    Julia K. Green
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    40 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 examines human biological variation within an evolutionary context. It includes an introduction to the history and principles of evolutionary theory; basic human genetics and molecular biology; the anatomy, behavior, and ecology of our closest living relatives, non-human primates; the evolution of the human lineage through the hominid fossil record; variation among modern human groups, past and present; and a brief introduction to forensic anthropology. Throughout the course, attention is paid to the complex interaction between biology, behavior, and culture.