ANTH 140 - Intro to Biol Anthro

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Explores biological anthropology which includes evolution versus creationism; scientific method; evolutionary theory; evolutionary basis for skin color; evolutionary forces; speciation; primates; emergence and development of the extinct bipedal human ancestors; the evolution of big brain; the evolution of tools/culture; Neanderthals; and origins of modern humans. Open to all students. Serves as a foundation course for the anthropology major and minor; lecture and discussion; offered every semester.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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