These courses can be counted for the biological anthropology minor or concentration. Sometimes events beyond our control mess up these planned schedules, but we try very hard not to let that happen. 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.
Topics will include communication, female hierarchies, protocultural behavior, social learning and tool use, play, cognition and self-awareness. This course is a prerequisite for ANBI 148 and ANBI 187c. It is offered annually, but the quarter varies . Course focus will change year to year. May be repeated one time for credit.