ANTH 305a - Topics in Advanced Biological Anthropology

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Vassar College

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An examination of such topics as primate structure and behavior, the Plio-Pleistocene hominids, the final evolution of Homo sapiens sapiens, forensic anthropology, and human biological diversity. May be repeated for credit if the topic has changed. Prerequisite: Anthropology 232 or by permission of the instructor. Topic for 2008/09: Plio-Pleistocene Hominids. At some point during the Pliocene Epoch, the hominids split into branches which became today's humans, chimpanzees and gorillas. We begin by examining the early hominids and the paleo-ecological and behavioral factors which influenced this evolutionary event and then move to examining the subsequent evolutionary path of the hominins. Major focus is on the australopithecines and early homos, the theoretical and political bases and ramifications of various taxonomic schemes and the technicalities of hominid phylogeny. Ms. Johnson.

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vassar.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 437-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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