ANTH342

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ANTH342

Hominid Evolution: Science and Myth ANTH342 SP

Crosslistings: ARCP342

Not Currently Offered

This course will critically examine the evidence for human evolution during the Plio-Pleistocene. The course will focus on two problem areas: how scientists produce reconstructions of our evolutionary past from fossil remains, and 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-22-1999

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