Course Description
Laboratory course in which the students apply and practice the scientific methods,
techniques and procedures used by physical anthropologists to understand human evolution,
non-human primates and human variation. Students gain practical experience and a deeper
understanding by participating in lab exercises, activities and experiments that explore
human evolution,
osteology, forensics, genetics, modern human variation, primate anatomy and behavior.
Field trips may be required.
Units: 1
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
- Lab hours/semester: 48-54
Prerequisites: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in ANTH 125 and MATH 811 or appropriate scores
on the College Placement Test or other multiple measures assessment., Appropriate
skill level as demonstrated by eligibility for ENGL 100 or 105, or other measures
as applicable.
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements:Area B3 - only if ANTH 125 is successfully completed prior to or concurrently with
ANTH 126
Transfer Credit:
CSU
(CSU GE Area B3 - only if ANTH 125 is successfully completed prior to or concurrently
with ANTH 126), UC (IGETC Area 5C*)
C-ID: ANTH 115 L