ANTH& 205 Biological Anthropology (5 credits)

2. Describe the historic contributions made by scientists in the understanding of evolutionary theory (e.g., Linnaeus, Lyell, Malthus, Lamarck, Darwin).

3. Describe primate classification and taxonomy.

4. Explain and apply the principles of genetic inheritance.

5. Analyze population changes in relation to the primary forces of evolution.

6. Analyze human biological variation using evolutionary theory.

7. Identify and explain the significance of morphological changes in the paleontological record.

8. Critically evaluate the concept of race from an anthropological perspective.

Degree Outcomes
Natural Sciences: Graduates use the scientific method to analyze natural phenomena and acquire skills to evaluate authenticity of data/information relative to the natural world.

Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.

Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50

Potential Methods
A. Examinations
B. Quizzes
C. Individual written assignments / essays
D. Individual or group work in class
E. Research assignments
F. Class presentation
G. Large and small group discussions
H. Group assignments