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ANTH342
Hominid Evolution: Science and Myth
ANTH342 SP
Next Offered in 9798 SP
This course will critically examine the evidence for human
evolution during the Plio-Pleistocene. The course will
focus on two problem areas: 1) how scientists produce
reconstructions of our evolutionary past from fossil
remains, and 2) the ways in which the preconceptions of the
researchers can color these reconstructions.
MAJOR READINGS
Klein, THE HUMAN CAREER
Campbell, HUMAN EVOLUTION
Foley, ANOTHER UNIQUE SPECIES
Lewin, BONES OF CONTENTION
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Three exams and a final paper
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
ANTH151, and/or
courses in ecology, genetics and geology recommended but
not required.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
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