ANT 205 - Human Evolution

4 credits

An in-depth examination of the evolution of humankind as part of an evolutionary continuum of primates stretching back approximately 65 million years, with an emphasis on the hominids of the past 4 million years. There is a heavy emphasis on comparative anatomy. Topics covered include bipedalism, molecular data, the brain and language, and various interpretations of hominid origins.

Prerequisite: ANT 104.
Note: Not offered every year.
Instructor: Bentley-Condit