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Course Descriptions

SOC243
Physical Anthropology and Human Evolution
Physical anthropology is one of the two main divisions of anthropology. This course explores the evidence of humanity's relationship to non-human primates, the general course of human evolution, the nature and causes of variation among contemporary populations, and how lessons from the evolutionary past might illuminate humanity's future. The course offers students an enlarged understanding of the biological basis of human nature and of the relative contributions that heredity, environment, and culture make to contemporary peoples. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): ENL111. As needed.