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Prerequisites/Notes:
ANTH 140 and one other course in anthropology; or BIOL 150 and instructor's consent; and junior or senior standing
Catalog Description :
An examination of a particular topic in contemporary biological anthropological research. The specific topic investigated changes each year. Students are expected to carry out independent research on the topic, either through a review of relevant literature or through field or laboratory work. May be repeated when topic is different.
Topic for Fall 2016: Fossil Humans
This advanced seminar studies the current evidence about human evolutionary history. Students will critically read and workshop scientific literature of hominin evolution while examining fossil casts. This course covers all widely recognized fossil species starting from the earliest dated controversial hominin finds. Other topics include paleoanthropological methods, models for the evolution of bipedalism, paradigms in paleoanthropology, and professional politics that inform research and analyses.
Attributes: GER Social Science Div, 400-599 Advanced Course
Term |
Fall Term 2016 |
Instructors |
Daniel J. Proctor |
Course |
ANTH 540 |
Grade Mode |
Standard |
Title |
TOP: FOSSIL HUMANS |
Final Exam |
Monday, Nov 21, 2016 11:30 a.m. - 02:00 p.m. |
CRN |
5069 |
Status |
Active |
Class Time |
09:00 AM-10:50 AM TR BRIG 305 |
Start-End Date |
Sep 12, 2016-Nov 22, 2016 |
Campus |
Appleton Main Campus |
Units |
6 |
Course materials |
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Maximum |
Number registered |
Number on waitlist |
Seats available |
Enrollment: |
15 |
4 |
0 |
11 |
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