Laboratory training and work in the techniques used in various aspects of research in biological anthropology.
ANTHRBIO 370 is designed to provide students with an opportunity to work closely with a professor over the span of a single semester on a research question in biological anthropology. Ideally, it should be undertaken after the student has been exposed to one or more 300-level course in the subfield. The course can serve as a stepping stone for juniors considering an honors thesis, or for juniors or seniors who want a single semester, one-on-one research experience with a professor.
ANTHRBIO 370 fulfills the important function of allowing students to more deeply investigate a particular research topic than is typically possible in lecture and lab-based courses. Students will identify a question of interest and review, synthesize and interpret existing literature on the question. In some cases, they will also engage in primary research related to that question, supervised by their professor.
Course Requirements:
Student will have bi-weekly written assignments and a final research paper.
Intended Audience:
Advanced undergraduates.
Class Format:
Student will meet with Professor at least bi-weekly, depending on the stage of the research.