Intro to Archaeology and Human Origins

4 Credits

Explore how archaeologists and biological anthropologists scientifically study human evolution and how diverse human societies arose. Examine theories and evidence showing what makes both species and cultures adapt and change. Specific topics include: genetics; natural selection; primate behavior; dating and excavation methods; beginnings of art, agriculture, and inequality; and how researchers respond to racist and pseudoscientific claims about the past. Use data from archaeology, biology, and geology to support evidence-based explanations for what forces have made us human. Attribute/Distribution: CC, NS, NW, Q