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2022-2023 Credit Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ANT 160 - Intro to Physical Anthropology

3 Credits
Lecture: 3

Introduction to Physical Anthropology exposes students to the field and covers such topics as basic evolutionary theory, population genetics, primate behavior, the human fossil record, the concept of race, biological differences in modern humans and humanity’s place in nature. The course also covers forensic anthropology.

Note: This course requires advanced reading, advanced writing, and intermediate math.

Articulation: 1.1 (IAI): 1 902

Prerequisite: None
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