College of Chemistry Course Guide

ANTHRO 1 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology (4 Units)

(Taken from the UC Berkeley Course Guide)

Course Overview

Summary

An introduction to human evolution. Physical and behavioral adaptations of humans and their prehistoric and living relatives. Issues in evolutionary theory, molecular evolution, primate behavior, interpretation of fossils. Prehistoric activities, racial differences, genetic components of behavior are defined and evaluated.

Prerequisites

None

Offered in the spring, summer (first 6 weeks)

Workload

Time Commitment

Spring: 3 hours of lecture and 1 hour of discussion per week

Summer: 8 hours of lecture and 2 hours of discussion per week




UC Berkeley Course Guide