Anthropology 205 - Human Evolution

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Grinnell College

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An in-depth examination of the evolution of humankind as part of an evolutionary continuum of primates stretching back approximately 65 million years with an emphasis on the hominids of the past 4 million years. There is a heavy emphasis on comparative anatomy. Topics covered include bipedalism, molecular data, the brain and language, and various interpretations of hominid origins. Prerequisite: Anthropology 104 or permission of instructor. BENTLEY-CONDIT.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.grinnell.edu

Phone Number:

(641) 269-4000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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