ANTHÂ 0001. Biological Anthropology
Units: 3
Hours: 54 lecture
Broad introduction to the science of biological anthropology. Topics include: the field of anthropology, the scientific method, evolutionary theory, genetics and inheritance, human variation, biology and behavior of living primates, and the fossil evidence of human evolution. (C-ID ANTH 110) (CSU, UC)
ANTH 0001 - Biological Anthropology
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Hours: 54 lecture Description: Broad introduction to the science of biological anthropology. Topics include: the field of anthropology, the scientific method, evolutionary theory, genetics and inheritance, human variation, biology and behavior of living primates, and the fossil evidence of human evolution. (C-ID ANTH 110) (CSU, UC) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Compare and contrast cultural, archaeology, linguistic and biological anthropology. Explain and discuss the scientific process and scientific theory of evolution. Assess the role of DNA in living things, apply methods to analyze the patterns of inheritance, and discuss genetic variation. Apply evolutionary principles and the biocultural synthesis to explain global human variation. Determine the evolutionary, anatomical and behavioral aspects that define the order primates and taxonomically categorize them. Evaluate the emergence of hominins and developments in biology, brain size, cultural adaptations, and migrations in the early, middle, and late hominin species. Course Content Outline I. Field of anthropology and the anthropological perspective II. Nature of scientific inquiry and the scientific method III. History and development of biological evolutionary thought IV. Molecular, Mendelian and population genetics V. Biocultural adaptations and modern human variation VI. Mechanisms of evolution/population genetics VII. Comparative primate taxonomy, anatomy and behavior VIII. Nature of the fossil record, paleoanthropology, and dating techniques IX. Fossil and genetic evidence of human evolution Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Compare and contrast cultural, archaeology, linguistic and physical anthropology. 2. Describe the scientific process as a methodology for understanding the natural world. 3. Explain and discuss the scientific theory of evolution and identify the main contributors to the development of the theory. 4. Using the fundamental characteristics of DNA, evaluate the process of protein synthesis and the production of genetic variability. 5. Compare and contrast monogenic/Mendelian modes of inheritance with polygenic modes. 6. Document the genetic, hormonal, environmental and cultural influences on human growth and development through time and space; apply the biocultural synthesis to interpret and explain human growth and development. 7. Explain and differentiate the anthropological concepts of race, ancestry and clinal distribution and apply to current scientific evidence. 8. Determine the evolutionary and anatomical trends that define the order primates and taxonomically categorize them. 9. Investigate social behaviors in primates and explain the role they serve in specific primate groups. 10. Apply discussions of generalized, specialized, derived and ancestral traits to cladistics and evolutionary systematics. 11. Evaluate the emergence of early hominids and integrate concepts of biocultural and mosaic evolution to distinguish change through time and, explain methods used to establish dates and evaluate the fossil record. 12. Compare and contrast the biological and behavioral components of hominids existing from greater than 5mya to early Homo, (comprising mostly the Australopithecines but including Sahelanthropus, Orrorin and Ardipithecus) including geography, population movements and the possible criteria allowing for the emergence of bipedalism. 13. Evaluate developments in biology, brain size, cultural adaptations, and migrations from Homo habilis to Homo sapiens sapiens inferring probable relationships and interactions that may have occurred within and between species. 14. Use genetic and archaeological evidence to investigate Modern Human migrations within the Old World, dispersal into the New World, and interactions with archaic hominid groups. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Essay Examinations Objective Examinations Reports Reading Assignments 1. Students will read the assigned pages from the textbook on evolutionary theory and be prepared to discuss the topics during class meetings. 2. Students will read assigned articles from the reader or other designated source on human variation and adaptation and answer relevant questions using the information prior to class meetings. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Students will compare and contrast the biology and behavior of living primates. 2. Short written assignments evaluating humans in an adaptive context (i.e., skin pigmentation, height, stature). Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Possible topics for research essays include: Investigate the evidence for neanderthal and modern human interbreeding. Explore the evidence for cannibalism among archaic groups. Detail the evidence for modern human origins. Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
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