ANTH 1022 - Introduction to Physical Anthropology: Human Origins

1.    Introduction to anthropology
2.    Mendelian and population genetics
3.    Evolutionary theory
4.    The primate order
5.    Primate reproduction, ecology, and behavior
6.    Primate evolution
7.    The human fossil record
8.    Human behavior and ecology
9.    The evolution of Homo sapiens
10.    The evolution of human behavior
11.    Fossil replica analysis
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

1.    identify how organisms change through evolutionary forces.
2.    describe patterns of primate behavior and ecology.
3.    explain their understanding of the theoretical advancements of neodarwinism.
4.    identify key fossils in the paleontological record of primates and humans.
5.    summarize the deep time scale of human evolution.
6.    perform fossil identification through class exercis
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies
Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6)
03. 01. Demonstrate understanding of scientific theories.
03. 03. Communicate their experimental findings, analyses, and interpretations both orally and in writing.
03. 04. Evaluate societal issues from a natural science perspective, ask questions about the evidence presented, and make informed judgments about science-related topics and policies.
Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10)
10. 01. Explain the basic structure and function of various natural ecosystems and of human adaptive strategies within those systems.
10. 02. Discern patterns and interrelationships of bio-physical and socio-cultural systems.
10. 04. Evaluate critically environmental and natural resource issues in light of understandings about interrelationships, ecosystems, and institutions.
10. 06. Articulate and defend the actions they would take on various environmental issues.

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