Spring 2024 – Introduction to Biological Anthropology

Introduction to Biological Anthropology (Anth 100)
sections #30140 and #30141

Welcome to Anth 100! Thank you for your interest in this face-to-face course. Below is general information about the course.

Catalog Description

This is a survey course designed to introduce students to the concepts and principles of genetics and inheritance, evolutionary theory, primate characteristics and behavior, the evolution of primates (mainly humans) through the fossil record, and human diversity and adaptability.

Catalog and SLO information  This course satisfies Area 5B – Biological Sciences for IGETC CSU/UC.  Students should be aware that a free field trip to the San Diego Zoo to observe non-human primates may occur.  An alternate activity will be provided for those who cannot go to the zoo.

Text Requirements

Correction: I will be using the free online textbookExplorations: An Open Invitation to Biological Anthropology, 2nd edition. It is available to view and download at https://pressbooks.calstate.edu/explorationsbioanth2/.

Class Meetings

We will be meeting in the MD building, room 124 (first floor).  Section #30140 meets Tuesday/Thursday 9:35 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and section #30141 meets Tuesday/Thursday 11:10 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.  The first day of class is Tuesday, January 30.

Adding/Crashing the Course

If you are on a waitlist and/or would like to add the class, please send me an email by Monday, January 29 or come to class on Tuesday, January 30.

Thank you for taking the time to review the information. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions. I look forward to working with you this coming fall semester.

Have a wonderful day.