Human Evolution and Diversity

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This course provides an introduction to the study of human and primate evolution. Although the main focus is on biology, other disciplines, such as anthropology/archeology/geology/geography, and psychology provide an interdisciplinary perspective. Topics include Primate systematics and "Mankind's Place in Nature", the origins of humans and their evolution into modern peoples within ecological contexts; the importance of technology and complex social systems as factors in human evolution. Laboratory sections focus on the comparative skeletal biology of the Primates, including fossil forms, and the variations of modern humans. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: BIOL 220 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4