Following principles of physical and cultural anthropology, this course analyzes the cultures of prehistoric and existing preliterate people and the impact of modern western culture (3 lecture hours per week). Cross listed as SOCI 2346. Prerequisites: READ 0310 and ENGL 0310. [ CB4502015125]

Surveys the history of the making of humankind to answer the question, what does it mean to be human? Studies the physical development of humankind to answer questions such as why do we walk upright, depend so much on sight, and have large brains that allow us to remember the past and anticipate the future? Studies the cultural development of humankind to answer questions such as: why do we live in groups, marry, obsess over things, kill our own kind, become jealous, even feel different kids of love? Prerequisite: READ 0309 (can be taken concurrently) or by placement exam. (3:0)