Intro to Physical Anth/Arch

Catalog description

The course introduces the student to the fields of physical anthropology and archaeology through a study of the evolution of Homo sapiens. Emphasis will be placed upon modern evolutionary theory, the known fossil record, dating methods, primatology, prehistoric hominids and technology, population genetics, human variation, bio-cultural adaptation, and the origins of culture. Potential topics and areas of further exploration include forensic science, archaeological dig sites, anatomy, and prehistoric tools.