ANTH 3460 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology

Institution:

Tulane University of Louisiana

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Professor Verano, Professor Jack. This course will serve as a broad introductory survey to biological (or physical) anthropology. Biological anthropology is a science dedicated to the study of human and nonhuman primate evolution and variation. As such, in this course we will investigate the current state of knowledge, as well as ongoing debates, in the disciplines of hominid evolution, nonhuman primate adaptation, evolution, and behavior, human biological variation, human skeletal biology, paleopathology, forensic anthropology and bioarchaeology. Upon completion of this course, the student will have gained a more solid understanding of biological anthropology as a science.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tulane.edu

Phone Number:

(504) 865-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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