ANTH 5A: Human OriginsInstructor: Javier Urcid Prerequisites: None Course Description: Covers the transformation of human biological and cultural endowments through some 7 million years, from hominoids to anatomically modern humans. Topics include the human genome, evolutionary principles, our place in nature, studies of non-human primates, and the hominid fossil record. Key transformations are highlighted, such as the emergence of bipedalism, reliance on organic and stone-based technologies, the control of fire, the appearance of language and material sign systems, and the anthropogenic impacts of the global dispersal of modern humans. Session: Session II Day: T, W, Th Time: 11:10am - 1:40pm Credit Hours: 4 Credits Course Format: On-Campus Course for Summer 2025 Brandeis Graduation Requirement Fulfilled: SS Enrollment Limit: 20 students Course Classification: Undergraduate Level Course Course Tuition: $3,700 Course Fees: None Open to High School Students: No |
