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 Pre-Algebra or equivalent,
or placement by other measures as applicable. 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