Human Evolution

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course examines the evolution of our species, from the earliest hominins to the appearance of anatomically modern humans. Emphasis is on the material evidence for human evolution, and in particular the fossil record. Topics include the environmental context of human evolution, the anatomical features of bipedalism, and the debates surrounding the origins of Anatomically Modern Homo sapiens: Occasional laboratory sessions enhance and expand upon the material presented in lectures. Cross-listed: ANTH-3308(3), ANTH/BANT-4308(3). Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and ANTH-3308 | ANTH-4308 | BANT-4308. Requisite Courses: ANTH-2300 or BANT-2300 or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)]. BANT-4001 (3 or 6) Directed Readings/Research in Anthropology (3 hrs Directed Reading) This is a course which enables a student to acquaint himself or herself with the frontiers of Anthropological knowledge. In conjunction with an Instructor the student prepares a formal paper. This may be based upon specialized library research, laboratory work or field work. Cross-listed: ANTH-4001 Restrictions: Instructor Permission Required. Honours Form Required.