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Anthro-101 - Introduction to Physical Anthropology - Feldmeier

Course:Introduction to Physical Anthropology
Professor:Feldmeier
Email:Kenneth.feldmeier@canyons.edu
Format:
  • Online
Course Length:8 week
Textbook Title:OER
Types of Assessments:Discussions, Exam, Assignments

Introduction

Study of humans and the lower primates primarily from the biological perspec,ve. We will

deal with human popula,on gene,cs in the conceptual framework of evolu,onary processes,

comparisons, and analyses, including primate behavior, primate evolu,on, human fossils, as

well as race forma,on and classifica,on.

Course Description

Study of humans and the lower primates primarily from the biological perspec,ve. We will

deal with human popula,on gene,cs in the conceptual framework of evolu,onary processes,

comparisons, and analyses, including primate behavior, primate evolu,on, human fossils, as

well as race forma,on and classifica,on.

What to Expect in this Course

Study of humans and the lower primates primarily from the biological perspec,ve. We will

deal with human popula,on gene,cs in the conceptual framework of evolu,onary processes,

comparisons, and analyses, including primate behavior, primate evolu,on, human fossils, as

well as race forma,on and classifica,on.

Additional Textbook Information / Link to OER Textbook

http://explorations.americananthro.org

Other Relevant Course Information

http://explorations.americananthro.org


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Last updated: 12/15/2020 Sub # Orig: 2558