ANT 103 - Human Origins

This course offers an overview of the discipline of biological anthropology and considers basic evolutionary theory, genetics, human biological diversity, and the ancestry of humans (Homo sapiens). The course tracks our evolutionary history from our divergence from the other Great Apes through the age of hominins, and ultimately to the rise of agriculturally based sedentary societies. The course also explores the existing evidence and ongoing debates concerning present and future human evolution. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option. Course Typically Offered: Every year.

Prerequisite(s): None.

Credits: 3