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PDF: Anthropology 1: Introduction to Physical Anthropology

Download 34 times Source: www.pinniped.net // Topic: Social Sciences File Size: 33.25 kb // Total of Page: 3 Page(s) Last download by naiheart Last download on: 2 months ago Share this info: Sample of page (click to enlarge) Short Desciption: physical, anthropology. In brief, biological anthropology is the study of ... As one of the four subdisciplines of anthropology, biological anthropology ... Content Inside: ANTH 270: INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY Winter Quarter 2006 LA 166 MW 8:30-9:50am Instructor: Dr. Josh Snodgrass Office: 354 Condon Hall Office Hours: MW 10:00-11:00 & by appointment Phone: 346-4823 E-mail: jjosh@uoregon.edu Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTF): Gwen Robbins Office: 366B Condon Hall Office Hours: M 10:00-11:00 Phone: 346-5109 E-mail: grobbins@uoregon.edu COURSE OVERVIEW This course examines the biological aspects of the human species from comparative and evolutionary perspectives. It is designed to be a comprehensive introduction to biological, or physical, anthropology. In brief, biological anthropology is the study of human biology within the framework of evolution. As one of the four subdisciplines of anthropology, biological anthropology is a critical component in the education of all students in the discipline. In this course, we will investigate human biology through the study of genetics, inheritance, population biology, and the principles of evolution. Since the comparative method is a key method in biological anthropology and other sciences, we