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Academic Year 2003/2004

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 be 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.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

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-19-2004

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