ANTHRO-101 - Physical Anthropology - Kia Catina Atsales
| Course: | Physical Anthropology |
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| Professor: | Kia Catina Atsales |
| Email: | kia.atsales@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
Hello everyone - my name is Kia Atsales and I will be your instructor for ANTHRO-101, Introduction to Physical Anthropology!
This course will cover various topics within the field of physical anthropology, including: the analysis of evolutionary processes, primate anatomy and behavior, the excavation and study of archaeological sites, the identification of the human lineage, among many others!
This is a fully online class, with no meetings on campus. All course work will be presented and submitted through the course's Canvas site, which will open on the first day of the semester. For additional information on online education, I recommend visiting https://www.canyons.edu/academics/onlineeducation/
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out! You can get in touch with me via email at kia.atsales@canyons.edu; if you do not receive a response from me within 24 hours, I likely did not receive the email.
Course Description
“This course focuses on the evolution of the human species and non-human primates primarily from the biological perspective. Topics include human heredity and population genetics, primate behavior and conservation, the human fossil record, and modern human variation.” [COC Catalog]
Student Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Evaluate how the primary concepts of evolutionary theory relate to human and non-human primate evolution.
- Compare and contrast the living primates, including humans, using a biological and behavioral framework.
What to Expect in this Course
- All work will be presented and submitted through the course’s Canvas site; communication will be either via email (kia.atsales@canyons.edu) or through Canvas Messenger.
- You will not be able to access the course Canvas site until the first day of the semester. On the first day of the semester you will need to log into Canvas to complete the Course Success Quiz (instructions on accessing the quiz will be found on the course's Canvas home page). This quiz is not for a grade, it is a way for me to identify who is planning to remain enrolled in the course. It will review information on the syllabus, as well as where to find various resources and information on the course’s Canvas site. If you do not complete the quiz by the submission deadline (the end of the first week), you will be dropped from the course as a no show.
Types of Assessments
For this class you will be completing active learning assignments (which include a combination of activities such as watching video clips and answering associated questions, conducting research and presenting your findings, etc.), discussion boards (where you will write responses and discuss topical prompts), homework assignments (consisting of objective questions, including matching, true/false, fill in the blank, and short answer), and two exams (a midterm and a final). A course introduction email will be sent out the week before the class begins, which will include a copy of the syllabus with further information on the course content, requirements, schedule, and grading policies.
Textbook Information
There are no required textbooks to purchase for this course. We will be reading selections from the online textbook Explorations: An Open Invitation to Biological Anthropology, which will be provided for you as PDFs through the course’s Canvas site.
Additional Resources
Canvas
This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:
- CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
- CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password
Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.
Online Education
Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.
The Learning Center (TLC)
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Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)
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Online Counseling
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Management of Stress and Mental Health
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Veterans Resource Center
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Library
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Last updated: 10/05/2021 Sub#: 690