The course explores research methods used by biological anthropologists. Archaeology students are reminded that this is one of three core courses required for the archaeology concentration. If you are interested, please come see me for information. Enough for today. An introduction to human evolution from the perspective of physical anthropology, including evolutionary theory and the evolution of the primates, hominids, and modern humans.
Emphasis is placed on evidence from fossil remains and behavioral studies of living primates.
This course is prerequisite for all upper-division biological anthropology courses. Major primate field studies will be studied to illustrate common features of primate behavior and behavioral diversity. This course is prerequisite for several upper-division biological anthropology courses. This course examines the archaeological record of the Maya people of Mexico and Guatemala, from earliest times to the Spanish conquest. This seminar will provide a general introduction to Anthropology and members of the faculty who will be teaching regular lecture courses in Anthropology.