Transfer Student Courses in Biological Anthropology These pages are no longer maintained. Consult the new Course Guide at: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/lsa/cg_subjectlist/0,2030,8,00.html?show=20&termArray=f_04_1510&cgtype=ug This page was created at 12:41 PM on Wed, May 5, 2004. Fall Academic Term, 2004 (September 7 - December 23) Search Only the Transfer Student LS&A Course Guide (Advanced Search Page) Search the Full LS&A Course Guide (Advanced Search Page) Anthropology Waitlist/Override Procedures For courses that are closed and do not maintain waitlists on wolverine access: If the course has discussions sections, attend the first class meeting and ask for an override If the course does not have discussion sections, contact the instructor. ANTHRBIO 161. Introduction to Biological Anthropology. Section 001. Instructor(s): Andres R Frisancho (arfrisan@umich.edu) Prerequisites & Distribution: (4). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Does not count toward anthropology concentration requirements. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course will examine the evolutionary foundations of human variability. For this purpose, the course will address the principles of human evolution, fossil evidence, behavior, and morphological characteristics of human and non-human primates. In addition, human inter-population differences and environmental factors that account for these differences will be evaluated. To accomplish this goal the lectures include multimedia information derived from film clips, slides, overhead illustrations, etc. During class, each student is expected to participate actively in the development of all the topics. Check Times, Location, and Availability Cost: No Data Given. Waitlist Code: 3 ANTHRBIO 365. Human Evolution. Section 001. Instructor(s): Milford H Wolpoff (wolpoff@umich.edu) Prerequisites & Distribution: Sophomore standing. High school biology is assumed. (4). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Human evolution has been a biological process with both social and physical aspects. Through lectures, discussion section, laboratory, and reading, the interrelated process of behavioral and physical change is outlined for humans and their ancestors. Emphasis is placed on evolutionary mechanisms, and context is provided through an understanding of the pre-human primates. The human story begins with origins and the appearance of unique human features such as bipedality, the loss of cutting canines, the appearance of continual sexual receptivity, births requiring midwifery, and the development of complex social interactions. An early adaptive shift sets the stage for the subsequent evolution of intelligence, technology, and the changes in physical form that are the consequence of the unique feedback system involving cultural and biological change. The "Eve" theory and other ideas about the origin of modern humanity and human races, and their development and relationships, are discussed in this context. Class participation and discussion are emphasized, and there is a required discussion/laboratory section for elaboration of lecture topics and supervised hands-on experience with primate skeletal material and replicas of human fossils. Student evaluations are based on two examinations, laboratory quizzes, and a laboratory exam. Check Times, Location, and Availability Cost: No Data Given. Waitlist Code: 3 ANTHRBIO 368 / PSYCH 338. Primate Social Behavior I. Section 001. Instructor(s): John C Mitani Prerequisites & Distribution: (4). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course will review the social systems and behavior of our closest living relatives, the primates. The course will be divided into three parts. I will begin by outlining questions about primate behavior. In this section the order primates will be introduced by examining the biology and behaviour of prosimians, monkeys, and apes. Second, various aspects of social primate systems including spacing, mating, and grouping patterns will be discussed. The course will conclude by reviewing selected topics of primate behavior, such as infanticide and vocal communication. I will draw heavily on field studies of primates and emphasize their behavior in natural environmental and social settings. Check Times, Location, and Availability Cost: No Data Given. Waitlist Code: 3 ANTHRBIO 452. Population Genetics and Anthropology. Section 001. Instructor(s): Prerequisites & Distribution: One course in anthropology or biology. (4). (Excl). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed EEB 490. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course covers the basics of population genetics, with special reference to evolutionary questions and questions relating to anthropology. Core concepts of population genetics will be emphasized, including: selection, drift, Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, neutrality, heterogeneity, genetic distance, gene flow, founder effects, and bottlenecks. Regular homework assignments will require students to calculate these various measures from real and simulated data. Final projects will involve population genetic analyses of data to test hypotheses using real and simulated data. There will be midterm and final exams involving quantitative and qualitative questions about population genetics and evolution. Text: "Principles of Population Genetics" Third Edition, by Daniel L. Hartl and Andrew G. Clark, Sinauer Associates, Sunderland, MA 1997 Available at the Shaman Drum Bookstore on State Street. A copy will be placed on reserve in the library, as will any articles assigned. Course Requirements: Readings: All assigned readings must be completed before the assigned class period. Additional readings outside the textbook will be assigned during the semester. Homework problems are due as specified in the syllabus. Late homeworks will be penalized one point per day, so an assignment due Wednesday and turned in on the following Monday would be docked 5 points prior to grading. Exams: There will be three exams: two in-class exams and a final exam (during finals week) worth approximately 100 points each. Each exam will include material from the text, readings, films, and discussions contained in the previous unit. Each exam may include essay, short answer, and multiple choice questions. Project: There will be a project worth a total of 100 points. Please see the enclosed descriptions of the project. Check Times, Location, and Availability Cost: No Data Given. Waitlist Code: No Data Given. ANTHRBIO 464. Nutritional Functional Anthropometry. Section 001. Instructor(s): Frisancho Prerequisites & Distribution: Senior & above (Prerequisites enforced at registration). (4). (Excl). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Evaluation of the research strategies, methods, and techniques used in the study of nutrition of past and contemporary populations. Use and evaluation of: dietary questionnaires for assessment of dietary intake; energy utilization via measurements of metabolic rate; anthropometric nutritional status via measurements of body size and composition; statistical approaches used in interpretation of the above techniques. Check Times, Location, and Availability Cost: No Data Given. Waitlist Code: No Data Given. These pages are no longer maintained. Consult the new Course Guide at: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/lsa/cg_subjectlist/0,2030,8,00.html?show=20&termArray=f_04_1510&cgtype=ug This page was created at 12:41 PM on Wed, May 5, 2004. 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