Biological Anthropology

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This course introduces the concepts, methods of inquiry, and scientific explanations for biological evolution and their application to the human species. Issues and topics will include, but are not limited to, genetics, evolutionary theory, human variation and biocultural adaptations, comparative primate anatomy and behavior, and the fossil evidence for human evolution. The scientific method serves as the foundation of the course. 54 hours lecture. ADGE: 4, 5; Transfer: CSU, UC; Cal-GETC: 4, 5B; C- ID# ANTH 110.