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2025 Fall > UGRD > ANTH > ANTH 105

Introduction to Biological Anthropology

Course #: ANTH 105

Description:
The study of human biological evolution and human population variation. This course introduces the history, theory, and methods of research in biological anthropology through lectures and hands-on exercises. Major topics include: geological time, classification, and the place of humans in the animal world; evidence for primate and human evolution; evolutionary theory and genetics; and discussion of the evolutionary forces involved in producing human population variation. This course addresses, in assignments and during class time, the following general education capabilities: critical thinking; using technology to further learning; quantitative reasoning; collaborative work; and effective communication.

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 1279 TuTh
5:30 - 6:45 pm
Reiches,Meredith University Hall Y02-2120
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
Capacity: 35
Enrolled: 13
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Mid-Term Roster course, Natural Sciences, Stay On Track
02 1845 MWF
11:00 - 11:50 am
Schoenfelder,John McCormack M01-0410
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
Capacity: 35
Enrolled: 15
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Mid-Term Roster course, Natural Sciences, Stay On Track
03 1846
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Worley,Barbara On-line course
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 38
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Mid-Term Roster course, Natural Sciences, Stay On Track