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May 19, 2025
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2025-2026_College Catalog
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ANT 101 - Introduction to Physical Anthropology
Credits: 4
Lecture: Three lecture.
Lab: Three lab.
An introductory survey of the basic principles, concepts, assumptions, theories, and vocabulary of human biological evolution
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- identify and describe physical anthropology focus areas and principles of investigation;
- explore genetics (molecular anthropology ) as it relates to patterns of inheritance, mutation, and population genetics;
- summarize the principal components of contemporary evolutionary theory;
- identify the various biological characteristics of the primate order and the major biological and behavioral trends in primate evolution;
- summarize dating methods and investigative techniques used in the study of hominid evolution and;
- and outline the significant physical and behavioral adaptations of hominids through time.
General Education: Physical and Biological Sciences
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