ANTH 3200 Human Origins and Adaptation

This course introduces students to the concepts, theories, and methods of biological anthropology in the study of human origins and current biological diversity using an evolutionary framework. The course examines the ways in which humans adapted – and continue to adapt – to various habitats and environmental conditions over time and space.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Understanding of the concepts, framework, and methods of modern evolutionary theory as applied to humans.
2. Ability to identify how various methods of biological anthropology research provide evidence for human evolution.
3. Ability to explain how environmental conditions and changes have shaped hominid and human biology and behavior.
4. Ability to identify current issues in biological anthropology including modern human variation and primates.
5. Ability to demonstrate use of the scientific method and critical thinking.