Faculty Syllabus

ANTH-2301 Physical Anthropology

Brianna Teague


Credit Spring 2026

Section(s)

ANTH-2301-005 (27262)
LEC DIL ONL DIL

ANTH-2301-008 (27264)
LEC DIL ONL DIL

ANTH-2301-010 (27265)
LEC DIL ONL DIL

Course Requirements

This is an online asynchronous 3 credit hour course. This course is an introduction to the study of the origins and bio/cultural diversity of humans. The interaction between culture and biology produces a variety of human biological adaptations that are traced through the following avenues: the fossil record of primates, primate behavior, and the genetic makeup of modern populations. Prerequisites: Must meet ACC proficiency requirements in Reading, and Writing (please see the course catalogue or an advisor).

Readings

“An Open Invitation to Biological Anthropology” by Beth Shook; Lara Braff; Katie Nelson; and Kelsie Aguilera (2nd Edition)

E-book: ISBN: 978-1-931303-82-8

Hardcopy: ISBN: 978-1-931303-82-8

ZTC – Zero Cost Textbook

Textbook Link: https://pressbooks.calstate.edu/explorationsbioanth2/

Course Subjects

  • Introduction to Physical Anthropology
  • Evolutionary History
  • Forces of Evolution
  • Molecular Biology and Genetics
  • Primates
  • Understanding the Fossil Record
  • Hominins
  • Human Variation
  • Human Adaptation
  • Forensic Anthropology
  • Contemporary Physical Anthropology Topics

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

Students who complete this course will:

  • Be able to describe what anthropology and physical anthropology are.
  • Understand the methods and theories of physical anthropology.
  • Understand the processes of evolution.
  • Understand the processes of biocultural hominid evolution.
  • Understand human diversity.

Office Hours

M 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Zoom

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Office Hours

M 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Zoom

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Published: 01/22/2026 23:54:34