001: Introduction to Biological Anthropology

Instructor: Terrence Deacon

Term: Spring 2019

Time: Tu, Th 9:30 am - 10:59 am

Units: 4

Course Number: 21373

An introduction to human evolution. Physical and behavioral adaptations of humans and their prehistoric and living relatives. Issues in evolutionary theory, molecular evolution, primate behavior, interpretation of fossils. Prehistoric activities, racial differences, genetic components of behavior are defined and evaluated.