Welcome to the ANTH 100L Page!

Thank you for your interest in this online course.

Class begins on Monday, June 21 for Summer 2021 session.

 

Catalog Description: 

This laboratory course provides an introduction to the methods and techniques used in research in physical/biological anthropology. The topics under study include: the scientific method, principles of evolution, human genetics, human osteology, anthropometrics, forensic anthropology, anatomy and behavior of living nonhuman primates, and paleoanthropology.

Broader Description:

This laboratory course provides an introduction to the methods and techniques used in Biological Anthropology research.  The topics we will touch on include the scientific method, principles of evolution, human genetics, human osteology, human variation, forensic anthropology, the anatomy and behavior of living nonhuman primates, and paleoanthropology. This is a “hands-on” class that builds on topics learned in the lecture (ANTH 100) course.

Student Learning Outcome (SLO):

• Demonstrate physical anthropological knowledge and techniques to solve problems in basic genetics, osteology, primate anatomy and behavior, human variation, and human evolution

 

Required Text:

• Explorations: An Open Invitation to Biological Anthropology

  • ISBN (ebook) – 978-1-931303-62-0

  • ISBN (print) – 978-1-931303-63-7

  • Bookstore adoptions available via Lightning Source

  • ebook also available here

  • Print copies available via Amazon

 

Canvas:

This is a web facilitated course, using Canvas.  I will send emails and announcements through Canvas to the class; as well as post assignments, labs, review guides and other information.  Therefore you need to make sure your email information is up to date in eServices and Canvas, and that you are checking you email regularly.

 

Scope and Purpose: 

This is a “hands-on” class that builds on topics learned in the lecture (ANTH 100) course.

**This class works on the assumption that you have already learned the material from ANTH 100 or you are taking it concurrently with 100L.  This is not a strictly lecture class (although I might lecture at times), and has a more hands-on emphasis.  Therefore, for each week, you need to do the following:

• Read the material presented in the Learning Modules on Canvas.
• You have read the assigned chapters/pages in Explorations: An Open Invitations to Biological Anthropology.

**Although this class is One Unit, it does require a substantial amount of work because it is a lab, not a lecture course.

 

Supplies:

To take this course, you need a computer with online capabilities and/or access to a computer.  One of the barriers students face with online classes is having reliable technology to access the class.  It is the student’s responsibility to set up their computer and to be able to access the class.

• If you are having problems accessing the class, you need to immediately work to determine the nature of the problem and work to resolve it.  (Academic Technology: or (760) 744-1150 x2862).  Technology problems are not an excuse for not completing your work!  It is imperative to have a back-up plan in case you have technology problems.
• Palomar does have a computer lab available for students to use.
• I will be using Microsoft Word and/or PDF for all of my notes, assignments and other correspondence.
• As a Palomar student, you have access to Office 365 for free, which will allow you to use Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, etc.  If you have questions, contact Academic Technology (https://www.palomar.edu/atrc/2015/01/22/free-office-365-for-all-palomarites/).
• Some of the documents linked from Canvas are in PDF format (Adobe Portable Document Format). You need a special program to read them called Adobe Reader. There is no charge for this program

 

General Coursework and Requirements:

Each week there is a “Learning Module” which contain your work for the week.  Each learning module has links for that week’s notes, lab exercises, and assessments.  The work assigned in the learning module each week will be generally the same as what is in the class schedule (if there is a change, I will let you know).  For summer sessions, two learning modules will be posted each week. Your overall grade for the course is based on two components:

Lab Exercises:

Lab exercises are posted on Canvas, along with supplemental materials.  Lab Exercises are due on Sundays or Mondays (unless otherwise noted, see course calendar).  All labs are submitted via Canvas. There are approximately 15 labs, your lowest lab exercise grade will be dropped.

 

Lab Quizzes:

There are several lab quizzes that cover material from lab exercises.  All lab quizzes will be completed via Canvas. Lab quizzes consist of multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions that require you to apply what you have learned and use critical thinking.

Adding/Crashing the Course: 

Students on the waitlist have priority if a space becomes available for this course. If you are not on the wait list and want to add the class, please email me at sblack@palomar.edu. I will add you to a list, and if space becomes available after waitlisted students are added, I will send out an add code.  The college does not generate add codes until about a week before the semester begins.

 

Accessing the Course:

The class will be using Canvas. You can access the class through the Palomar website (www.palomar.edu), click on the Canvas Link near the top of the page.

If you are enrolled, you should be able to access this online course on  Monday, January 28th. I will send an e-mail notifying you when the course is available.  Please make sure that your email information is current with Palomar College.

 

Thank you for taking the time to review the information. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions.

Have a wonderful day.

Shannon Black