Origins of Humanity

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Origins of Humanity: (3-0) [TCCN ANTH 2346] Introduction to the evolution of the human adaptive system with particular attention to the somatic and technological components. The biological development of humans, from 3.5 million year old Lucy to modern Homo sapiens, is discussed and correlated with developments in stone and bronze tools, dwelling types, social groupings, political organizations, etc. It emphasizes the genetic unity of humankind in ways that critically inform discussions of race. The course is not a prerequisite to ANTH 1302 .