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Tim S. Raposa Anthropology |
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Physical Anthropology (TTh at Sierra Rocklin) |
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Anth 001 Physical Anthropology 1/16-5/11/07 S 116 Instructor: Professor Raposa Phone: (530) 400-1339 E-mail: RaposaT@scc.losrios.edu Office Hours: Thursdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. Required Materials: Jurmain, Robert et al. 2006 Essentials of Physical Anthropology, Sixth Edition. 6 Scantrons No. 882-E. (since each exam has less than 50 questions, you can re-use 3) 1 Blue Book (If you have a tendency for being verbose, you may need 2) Overview: This course is an introduction to the science of physical anthropology. It is essentially human evolution and will use Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection, genetics, primatology, and the fossil record for understanding how and why humans evolved. We will also use the discipline of anthropology to show how an understanding of evolutionary principles can guide human ecology in understanding human adaptation and maladaptation to our environment today. Most importantly, this class will give you a holistic understanding of yourself and all your relationships, how you are connected to all other life forms in a dynamic biological continuum (thus subjected to the same evolutionary forces). Attendance and required reading are crucial for student success. You should take notes while reading and in lecture. If subject matter is not being comprehended, the student is encouraged to ask questions in class or to meet with the professor during office hours or by appointment. The course will proceed through the following topics: 1. The Anthropological Perspective and The Scientific Method 2. Natural Selection: Genetics and Inheritance 3. Adaptation: Primates and Behavioral Ecology 4. The Fossil Record (Paleoanthropology) 5. Modern Human Variation and Adaptation. Students are required to read the chapters before the lectures & come prepared for class discussions. Week 1: Read Ch. 1 Tuesday 1/16 Introductions & The Discipline of Anthropology Thursday 1/18 The Anthropological Perspective & The Scientific Method. Week 2: Read Ch. 2 Tuesday 1/23 Evolution & Darwin’s Theory of Evolution By Natural Selection Darwin’s Dangerous Idea. Thursday 1/25 Darwin’s Dangerous Idea Week 3: Review Chs. 1 & 2 Tuesday 1/30 Exam 1 Review Thursday 2/1 Exam 1 Week 4: Read Ch. 3 Tuesday 2/6 Genetics: DNA & Protein Synthesis Thursday 2/8 Genetics: Mitosis & Meiosis Week 5: Read Ch.4 Tuesday 2/13 Inheritance: Mendel’s Principle of Segregation Thursday 2/15 Inheritance: Macroevolution Week 6: Review Chs. 3&4 Tuesday 2/20 Exam 2 Review Thursday 2/22 Exam 2 Week 7: Read Ch 5 & 6 Tuesday 2/27 Vertebrate-Mammalian Evolution Thursday 3/1 An Overview of the Primates Week 8: Read Ch. 7 Tuesday 3/6 Primate Behavior Thursday 3/8 .Life of Mammals Week 9: Review Chs. 5-7 Tuesday 3/13 Exam 3 Review Thursday 3/15 Exam 3 Week 10: Read Ch. 8 Tuesday 3/20 Hominid Origins Thursday 3/22 In Search of the First Humans Week 11: Read Ch. 9 Tuesday 3/27 The Earliest Dispersal of the Genus Homo Thursday 3/29 Homo erectus and Contemporaries Spring Break 4/2-4/7 Week 13: Read Ch. 10 & 11 Tuesday 4/10 Premodern Humans Thursday 4/12 The Origin and Dispersal of Modern Humans Week 14: Review Chs. 8-11 Tuesday 4/17 Exam 4 Review Thursday 4/19 Exam 4 Week: Read Ch. 12 Tuesday 4/24 Human Variation Thursday 4/26 Human Adaptation Week: Read Ch 13 & 14 Tuesday 5/1 The Anthropological Perspective on the Human Life Course Thursday 5/3 Lessons from the Past, Lessons for the Future Week: Review Chs. 12-14 Tuesday 5/8 Exam 5 Review Thursday 5/10 Exam 5 • On-time Attendance. Students are responsible for signing role sheet, which will be distributed at the beginning of each class. Please respect your fellow students by being on-time to class. • Make-up Policy. 24 hour notice by phone or e-mail with documented excuse is required to be eligible for a make-up. There are no exceptions. • Grading: 500-450=A; 459-400=B; 399-350=C; 349-300=D; 299 and below=F ¸ 5 Exams, 100 points each. ¸ Extra-Credit: You will earn 25 extra credit points for less than 3 absences. Regular participation (asking and answering questions) is also worth 25 extra points. 10 extra credit points for each completed Critical-Viewing Film Questions (Total Extra Credit 30 pts).
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