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ANTH 160: Human Origins and Evolution

Units: 4

Explores the biological heritage of humans by providing students with a rigorous grounding in modern evolutionary theory and undertaking detailed study of the phylogeny, morphology, and paleoecology of the Hominini. In addition, this course uses the fossil record to reveal the truly unique features of Homo sapiens.

Course Details
Repeats Allowed for Credit: 0

Discussion included
Normal Letter Grade with Pass/No Pass option

GE Requirements
  • Approaches to Knowledge: Social Science
  • Intellectual Experience: Scientific Method
  • Intellectual Experience: Sustainability

Requisites and Restrictions
Prerequisite Courses: ANTH 005


Instructor Permission Required: No


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