Human Origins

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Surveys our evolutionary journey, from fossil primates to modern humans, through a review of evolutionary theory and genetics, the fossil evidence for current theories in human evolution with insight from modern non-human primates, and the influence of environmental stressors on modern human biological variation. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Course Learning Outcomes 1. Explain the mechanisms of evolution and genetic inheritance. 2. Apply principles of evolutionary theory to interpret contemporary human variation and behavior. 3. Identify anatomical and behavioral characteristics of non-human primates and describe their evolutionary relationships to humans. 4. Use the fossil record to describe primate and human evolution. 5. Describe ethical issues in biological anthropology. View Class Schedule