ANTH 0620 - Biocultural Anthropology

Institution:

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Anthropology 0620 is an introduction to general anthropology that attempts to explore the interaction between human biology and behavior. The course considers what it means to be human by examining the biocultural interface of both present and past cultures throughout the world. Patterns of biocultural systems (for example, human adaptation to extreme environments, infant sensorimotor development and cultural and biological diversity in general) will be discussed and compared to recognized American biocultural systems. Anthropological films, slide presentations, and special guest lecturers will supplement course lectures. There are no prerequisites. The course is taught at the introductory level. Anthropology 0620 presents a broad foundation of anthropological information that equips the student to pursue additional courses in any of the four anthropological subfields. The recitation sections will be used to facilitate small group discussions of lecture topics and to introduce specific biocultural case studies by films and/or presentations. The recitation grades will be based on four short quizzes and recitation attendance. The recitation grade will have a weight of approximately 20% in the final grade.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pitt.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 624-4141

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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