ANTH 1022 - Introduction to Physical Anthropology: Human Origins

1. Introduction to anthropology.
2. Mendelian and population genetics.
3. The evolution of evolutionary theory.
4. The primate order.
5. Primate ecology and behavior.
6. Primate evolution.
7. The human fossil record.
8. Human behavior and ecology.
9. The evolution of modern humans.
10. The evolution of human behavior.
11. Hands-on fossil analysis

1. explain evolutionary theory.
2. demonstrate a scientific understanding of primate behavior and ecology.
3. demonstrate their understanding of the theoretical advancements of neodarwinism.
4. explain the fossil record of primates and humans.
5. apply critical thinking skills to the claims of anti-evolutionists.
6. explain the facts of human evolution.
7. perform fossil identification through lab-like class exercises.

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