ANTH 406 - Seminar: Human Evolution

Institution:

Bridgewater State University

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Prerequisite: ANTH 101 or ANTH 103 or BIOL 121 or BIOL 122 or consent of instructor This course addresses fundamental principles of human evolution, beginning with a review of evolutionary theory, its history, processes and how genetics has changed the way evolution is viewed. The course will examine the fossil evidence for human evolution, physical characteristics, variation among specimens, and how the different specimens are related to each other. Adaptation will be a unifying theme throughout the course. Extensive use will be made of the physical anthropology laboratory. Offered alternate years. May be taken for graduate-level credit. (CSOC)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bridgew.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 531-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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