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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:

2026 Fall

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 1259 MWF
8:00 - 8:50 am
Todd,Amy University Hall Y04-4160
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
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 1792 MWF
1:00 - 1:50 pm
Shepard Valley,Rita McCormack M03-0407
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
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 1793 TuTh
9:30 - 10:45 am
Sweet,Elizabeth University Hall Y03-3370
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity: 35
Enrolled: 37
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Mid-Term Roster course, Natural Sciences, Stay On Track
04 4622
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Worley,Barbara On-line course
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity: 35
Enrolled: 36
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Mid-Term Roster course, Natural Sciences, Stay On Track
05 14540 MWF
9:00 - 9:50 am
Todd,Amy University Hall Y04-4130
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity: 30
Enrolled: 30
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Mid-Term Roster course, Natural Sciences, Stay On Track

2026 Summer

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 1071
-
Todd,Amy On-line course
Session: SS1 6W
Class Dates: 06/01/2026 - 07/09/2026
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 23
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Mid-Term Roster course, Natural Sciences, Stay On Track
02 1268
-
Todd,Amy On-line course
Session: SS2 6W
Class Dates: 07/13/2026 - 08/20/2026
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 22
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Mid-Term Roster course, Natural Sciences, Stay On Track
03 1433
-
Worley,Barbara On-line course
Session: SS3 13W
Class Dates: 06/01/2026 - 08/20/2026
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 25
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Mid-Term Roster course, Natural Sciences, Stay On Track