ANTH 1720 - Introduction to Physical Anthropology

Institution:

Saint Paul College

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Description:

This course examines human biological evolution and variation from the perspective of morphological and cultural adaptation. Discussion addresses the basis of human biology, including genetics, physiology, population dynamics, and adaptive mechanisms. Primates and human ancestors are explored as a comparative model of contemporary human behavior and social organization. The frameworks and arguments of fossil and archaeological evidence are investigated. Modern human biological diversity and adaptations are analyzed, with attention to disease environments and misconceptions of "race." (Prerequisite(s): READ 0721 or READ 0724 or EAPP 0860 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate assessment score) (MnTC: Goals 5 & 10) 4C/4/0/0

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2008 - 08/14/2023 

Institution Website:

www.saintpaul.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 846-1600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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