2026 Spring > 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 | |
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| 01 | 1990 | - |
Worley,Barbara | On-line course | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity:
35
Enrolled:
40
Status:
Closed
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
This course uses low-cost course material which will cost less than $50. For more information about low-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
Mid-Term Roster course, Natural Sciences, Low cost course material (under $50), Stay On Track
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| 02 | 1123 | MWF 9:00 - 9:50 am |
Todd,Amy | Wheatley-Peters W01-0041 | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity:
35
Enrolled:
35
Status:
Closed
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) course material. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about OER, please visit open.umb.edu.
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
Mid-Term Roster course, Natural Sciences, OER Course Material, no cost course materials, Stay On Track
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| 03 | 1124 | MWF 2:00 - 2:50 pm |
Shepard Valley,Rita | University Hall Y04-4160 | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity:
35
Enrolled:
32
Status:
Open
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
This course uses traditional cost course materials
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
Mid-Term Roster course, Natural Sciences, Traditional course cost materials, Stay On Track
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| 04 | 4063 | TuTh 8:00 - 9:15 am |
Sweet,Elizabeth | HLL-3507 Media Auditorium | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity:
95
Enrolled:
94
Status:
Open
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
This course uses course material available through the Healey Library and other sources. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about no-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu.
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
Mid-Term Roster course, Natural Sciences, Library and other resources, no cost materials, Stay On Track
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| 05 | 14809 | MWF 11:00 - 11:50 am |
Clarkin,Patrick | Wheatley-Peters W01-0031 | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity:
35
Enrolled:
20
Status:
Open
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
Mid-Term Roster course, Natural Sciences, Stay On Track
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