ANTH 215 - Physical Anthropology KCC AA/DB

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Kapiolani Community College

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3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Qualification for ENG 00; qualification for MATH 24. ANTH 215 introduces physical anthropology: modern methods, techniques, and theories of the study of human evolution, primates, and physical adaptations of modern humans to their environment. Upon successful completion of ANTH 215, the student should be able to: Identify the major concerns, methods, and theoretical orientation of the field of physical anthropology and relate it to other social science fields and branches of anthropology. Describe the major causes of biological variation in living human populations and theories relating these factors to environment and culture. Identify the major explanatory concepts and theories now accepted in the study of human evolution, including genetics and DNA analysis. Explain how primate evolution and behavior relates to the study of human evolution and variation. Demonstrate the use of computers and laboratory techniques to gather and interpret physiological data on human and primate populations. Identify and explain the relationships of fossil evidence to current theories of primate and hominid evolution. Apply fieldwork observations, laboratory work, and library research to obtain and analyze data and prepare research reports. Express clearly, in writing, and verbally present research results.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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