Emphasis will be placed on the interpretation of archaeological discoveries in the area. A continuation of the material presented in ANTH 220, this course focuses on the fossil record of human evolution, as well as the implications of our evolutionary past for an understanding of modern human behavior and biological variation. Student must also register for ANTH 321. An examination of the biological basis of human behavior and organization from an evolutionary perspective. An examination of the ecology, behavior and biology of living primates.
Students participate in small scale studies of human behavior.
They will also learn the basic elements of anthropological theory, critical examination of data and conclusions. An examination of the dynamics of human cultural adaptation and change. Systems modeling will be used to understand cultural systems. A minimum of 10 hours of computer lab time is required. The variability and universality of human religious expression are explored in specific cross-cultural contexts.