Hands-on study of fossil hominids. Laboratory exercises selected from the fields of Mendelian genetics, population genetics, human variability, medical genetics, nonhuman primates, human dental and skeletal anatomy, and fossil hominids. Field trips may be included. This course is supplemental to Anthropology 101. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology.
Cultural anthropology is the study of human behavior from a cross-cultural perspective.
An emphasis will be placed upon non-Western societies. Areas which may be covered are social organization, belief systems and ritual behavior, socialization, psychological anthropology, economic organization, social stratification, theory, and other selected topics. The use of films, slides, and videotapes allows students to become acquainted with cultures and lifestyles which are distinct from contemporary Western society. A goal of the course is to create a greater degree of cross-cultural awareness by attempting to promote an understanding of and appreciation for the richness and diversity of human culture. Can also be offered in a distance learning format.