Advanced Biological Anthropology ((4 Credits))

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Biological anthropology is a subfield of the larger discipline that studies humankind as a zoological species. As biological anthropology is firmly rooted in evolutionary theory, the evolutionary biology of humans is the central focus of the course. This is an advanced study of concepts in biological anthropology including genetics, evolutionary theory, paleontology, comparative anatomy & morphology, primate biology/behavioral ecology and hominid variability provide the foundation for understanding humanity’s place in nature. Prerequisites: BIOL 1201 , BIOL 1400 , or BIOL 1402 , or equivalent..