Introduction to Physical Anthropology

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Students are introduced to the field of Physical Anthropology to gain an understanding of the concepts, methods of inquiry, and scientific explanations for biological evolution and their application to the human species. Topics will include the adaptation utilizing scientific principles, evolutionary theory, human genetic variation, nonhuman primates, fossil record, sociobiology, archaeology, biocultural adaptation, forensics, evolutionary medicine, and evolution in the globalized world. The scientific method serves as a foundation for the course. A field trip maybe included. (C-ID ANTH 110)