Faculty Syllabus

ANTH-2301 Physical Anthropology

STEPHANIE MUNDINE


Credit Spring 2026

Section(s)

ANTH-2301-013 (34001)
LEC MW 12:00pm - 1:20pm HYS HYS1 01216.00

Course Requirements

Required Resources for Class:

 

Book: Explorations: An Open Invitation to Biological Anthropology, 2nd Edition, Brown, et al., 2020. ZTC

Blackboard:

Course information (i.e., course syllabus and schedule, Zoom links, announcements, handouts, grades, and other material) is available on Blackboard. You should access Blackboard before each class to look for updates and announcements.

If you need help with Blackboard, email and other technical support, contact the Student Technology Services http://www.austincc.edu/sts.

Reiliable Internet:
If you don't have reliable internet, there are computer labs on campus that you can use

 

Readings

Book: Explorations: An Open Invitation to Biological Anthropology, 2nd Edition, Brown, et al., 2020. ZTC

Course Subjects

Topics

Introduction and Scientific Method

Biological Basis of Life and Evolutionary Theory

Genetic Inheritance and Traits

Medical Genetics

Forces of Evolution and Process of Macroevolution

Human Variation

Forensic Anthropology

Intro to non- human Primates

Primate Behavior

Introduction to Paleoanthropology

Bipedalism

Early Hominins and Early/Late Australopiths

Early Homo

Early Archaic Homo sapiens

Late Archaic Homo sapiens

Modern Humans

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

Core Objectives/Competencies Outcomes:

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the methods and theories of physical anthropology that will allow students:

  • to apply anthropological knowledge and skills to everyday life and their chosen careers
  • to apply the course toward an associate degree at Austin Community College
  • to prepare them for success in upper-division courses in Anthropology at other institutions.
  • Critical Thinking
    • Students will demonstrate creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information.
  • Communication
    • Students will effectively develop, interpret, and express ideas through written, oral, and visual communication.
  • Empirical and Quantitative Skills
    • Students will manipulate and analyze numerical data or observable facts, resulting in informed conclusions.
       

Office Hours

T 11:00 AM - 1:15 PM Zoom

NOTE

Office Hours

T 11:00 AM - 1:15 PM Zoom

NOTE

Published: 01/22/2026 12:27:13