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161. Introduction to Biological Anthropology.
(4). (NS). (BS).
The course explores the evolutionary basis for human variability. For this
purpose, the course will deal with a review of principles of human evolution,
fossil evidence, relationship among human and non-human primates in behavioral
and morphological characteristics, human inter-population differences, and
environmental factors that account for these differences. The course includes
three midterm exams, lab and review session, and final exam. (Frisancho)
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168. First Year Seminar in Primate Field
Studies. Only first-year students, including those with sophomore
standing, may pre-register for First-Year Seminars. All others need permission
of instructor. (3). (NS). (BS).
A seminar designed for first-year students. Students will be introduced
to science as a mode of inquiry by applying Darwin's theory of natural selection
to the behavior of non-human primates. Emphasis will be given to long-term
field studies of primates in the wild. One three-hour discussion/lecture.
Class participation, weekly writing assignments, and a term paper required.
(Mitani)
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