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Anthropology
Description: This course reconstructs the paleobiology of human ancestors and their related primate relatives. Since human paleontology relies on diverse data sets from an array of related disciplines, we will integrate anatomy, archaeology, ecology, and geology into a framework for understanding human ancestors through lectures, discussion, and a required hands-on lab. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
Units: 4
Sections offered: Fall 2024
Anthropology
Term : Summer 2023
Catalog Year : 2022-2023
ANT 270 - Human Origins
Description: This course reconstructs the paleobiology of human ancestors and their related primate relatives. Since human paleontology relies on diverse data sets from an array of related disciplines, we will integrate anatomy, archaeology, ecology, and geology into a framework for understanding human ancestors through lectures, discussion, and a required hands-on lab. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
Units: 4
Sections offered: Fall 2024