Introduction to Physical Anthropology

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Three lecture. Three lab. An introductory survey of the basic principles, concepts, assumptions, theories, and vocabulary of human biological evolution Students will be able to: identify and describe physical anthropology focus areas and principles of investigation; explore genetics (molecular anthropology ) as it relates to patterns of inheritance, mutation, and population genetics; summarize the principal components of contemporary evolutionary theory; identify the various biological characteristics of the primate order and the major biological and behavioral trends in primate evolution; summarize dating methods and investigative techniques used in the study of hominid evolution and; and outline the significant physical and behavioral adaptations of hominids through time. General Education: Natural Sciences