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Academic Year 2001/2002


Paleoanthropology
ANTH 202 SP

Crosslistings:
ARCP 202

Paleoanthropology is the study of human origins, of how we evolved from our apelike ancestors into our modern form with our modern capabilities. Drawing on both biological anthropology (the study of fossils, living primates, human variation) and archaeology (the study of material culture, such as tools, art, food remains), the course will examine what we know about our own evolutionary past, and how we know it. The history of paleoanthropology--how our views of our past have changed--will also b e explored.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced, but some possible/typical:
Lewin, BONES OF CONTENTION
Klein, THE HUMAN CAREER
Campbell, HUMAN EVOLUTION
Wolpoff, PALEOANTHROPOLOGY

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three in-class exams, plus final exam.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ANTH    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002


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