ANTH 216 - Human Evolution and Archaeology Laboratory

(NSLD, GEEL, GCP)

Introduction to anthropological study of the biology and behavior of humans and primates. A combination of laboratory investigations and field trips are used to introduce students to the scientific method, bioarchaeology and paleoanthropology, and concepts of macro and microevolution, adaptation, and human and primate origins. A combination of ANTH 215 and ANTH 216 must be taken to satisfy the NSLD General Education requirement. PRE- or COREQUISITE(S): ANTH 215. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101/ENGL 011, MATH 050. Three hours of laboratory each week.

1 semester hour

May not be taken concurrently with MATH 017 or MATH 020 or MATH 030 or MATH 045 without appropriate Math assessment score. Course may be repeated without the co-requisite with consent of department.

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Explain and apply the scientific method.
Employ principles of Mendelian genetics to determine genotype and phenotype probabilities and calculate gene, genotype, and phenotype frequencies.
Use common lab and anthropometric equipment such as a compound microscope and calipers.
Explain primate evolution, and compare and contrast members of the Primate order in terms of structure, behavior, and phylogeny.
Classify hominin species based on selected traits such as anatomical changes associated with bipedalism and changes in the size and structure of the brain.
Apply biocultural and ecological perspectives to explicate human reproductive biology, growth and development, disease patterns, diet/foodways, and livelihoods.

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