ANTH105 Introduction to Biological Anthropology
Course 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. Students who have taken ANTH 102 may not receive credit for ANTH 105.
Course Video
Video IntroductionClosed Captioned
Academic Information
Credits: 3
Distribution Area: Natural Science.
Schedule & Fee
Dates: Jun 1 - Jul 15
Class #: 1444
Course Fee: $960
Lab Fee: $0
Total Course Fee: $960
Instructor
Amy C Todd
amy.todd@umb.edu
Book Information
  1. There are no textbooks required for the class; all information will be available online.
Wimba Requirement
UMB online courses use Wimba classroom (a live discussion tool) at least twice during the semester. Information about Horizon Wimba can be found at www.dlvpc.umb.edu/wimbasupport.htm. Your course instructor will inform you about dates and times of course meetings in Wimba Classroom.