ANTH 231 - Introduction To Physical Anthropology

(IAI: S1 902)

Explores the search for humankind’s biological and cultural origins by examining the fossil, skeletal, and genetic evidence for human evolution. Human’s place in nature is examined by focusing on the physical and social behavior of mammals and primates. Cultural and technological adaptation of humans and human ancestors is reconstructed from its beginning by analyzing the archeological record. Prerequisite(s): None.
(PCS 1.1, 3 credit hours - 3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab)