Biological Anthropology Lab

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Term Hours: 54 lecture. This laboratory course is offered as a supplement to Biological Anthropology (ANTH 101C/101HC) either taken concurrently or in a subsequent term. It provides an introduction to experiential and experimental laboratory research methods used in biological anthropology. Laboratory exercises are designed to introduce students to the scientific method and explore genetics, the forces of evolution, human variation, human osteology, human and non-human primate anatomy and behavior, the primate and hominin fossil record and other resources to investigate processes that affect human evolution. One field trip to a regional zoo will be required for non-human primate observations. Zoo admissions range $10.00 - $60.00. (UC/CSU, AA GE, CalGETC, C-ID: ANTH 115 L).