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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.

Notes:
Students who have taken ANTH 102 may not receive credit for ANTH 105.

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Offered in:

2025 Fall

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: 35
Status: Closed
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 University Hall Y02-2330
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
Capacity: 35
Enrolled: 35
Status: Closed
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
04 15006 MWF
10:00 - 10:50 am
Todd,Amy University Hall Y02-2330
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
Capacity: 35
Enrolled: 36
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Mid-Term Roster course, Natural Sciences, Stay On Track

2026 Spring

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 1990
-
Worley,Barbara On-line course
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 35
Enrolled: 41
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
02 1123 MWF
9:00 - 9:50 am
Todd,Amy Wheatley-Peters W01-0041
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
03 1124 MWF
2:00 - 2:50 pm
Shepard Valley,Rita University Hall Y04-4160
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 35
Enrolled: 35
Status: Closed
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
04 4063 TuTh
8:00 - 9:15 am
Sweet,Elizabeth HLL-3507 Media Auditorium
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 95
Enrolled: 73
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

2026 Winter

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 1007
-
Todd,Amy On-line course
Session: WS1 3W
Class Dates: 01/05/2026 - 01/23/2026
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 26
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Mid-Term Roster course, Natural Sciences, Stay On Track