This course provides an overview of human origins and biocultural adaptations. It also introduces methods and theory in the excavation and interpretation of material remains of past cultures. (3 lecture hours per week). Prerequisites: READ 0310 and ENGL 0310. [CB45.0301.51 25]

Overview of human origins and cultural adaptations combining study of our nearest relatives, the chimpanzees, with the analysis of reproductions of fossil bones. Unit concerning forensic anthropology explains how crimes can be solved from analysis of skeletal material; students work with replicas of human bone. Opportunity to participate in field trip to zoo. 3 credit hours. Note: Students may take either ANTH 2301 or ANTH 2302 but not both.