ANTH 301 - Human Fossils and Evolution

Unit(s): 4

This course reviews the fossil evidence for human evolution in Africa, Asia, and Europe during the Pliocene-Pleistocene epochs. The fossil evidence is treated in temporal, geological, and geographic contexts. The primary focus is on the evolutionary implications of the fossil evidence for understanding the evolution of human morphology and behavior. Implications for the emergence of modern human races are also considered.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE area B2 and upper-division or graduate standing, or consent of instructor.
Typically Offered Fall & Spring
Grading: Student Option