ANTH 1210 - Human Evolution - An Introduction to Bio-Anthropology

Institution:

Normandale Community College

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Description:

This course introduces humans as biological organisms, descended from animal ancestors and closely related other living primates. The processes involved in evolution such as natural selection, population genetics, genetic inheritance, and biological adaptation will be discussed. Human ancestry, inferred from the fossil record, will be a primary focus, especially those attributes and selection pressures that led to behaviorally modern humans.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.normandale.edu

Phone Number:

(952) 358-8200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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