ANTH 5500 - Human Evolution

This course is designed to provide students with an intensive examination of the human fossil record from the initial divergence of the hominid lineage to the origin of modern homo sapiens. Emphasized in this course will be paleontological theory, issues relating to species definition and recognition, functional anatomical complexes, adaptive processes, and human morphological variation.

Note: Open to upper-level undergraduate and graduate students.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Junior standing and 12 hours of course work in anthropology, including ANTH 2500.

Credits: 3 hours