Human Origins and Evolution: Biological Anthropology

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This course provides an introduction to biological anthropology which explores the evolution of the human species, as well as the biology of contemporary humans and their non-human primate relatives. Students will explore evolutionary theory and mechanisms, the fossil record of human evolution, and modern humans' adaptation to their environments. Basic concepts of genetics, geology, paleontology, comparative anatomy, and primate biology provide the foundation for understanding humanity from a biological anthropological standpoint.