In this course, students examine human origins, evolution, and variation with a focus on the adaptations of humans and other primates. Biological evolution and scientific methods are foundations for the course. Topics covered include evolutionary theory, principles of genetics, biology and behavior of nonhuman primates, the fossil evidence for human and primate evolution, and modern human biological and cultural diversity. Formerly ANTH 130. Not open to students with credit in ANTH 130. (C-ID ANTH 110) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-5, Cal-GETC-5B)

The nature of culture; cultural growth and history; survey of the range of cultural phenomena including material culture, social organization, kinship systems, religion, language and other topics; systematic study of similarities and differences among cultures through investigation of selected societies. (C-ID ANTH 120) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-4, Cal-GETC-4)

This course is an introduction to the field of archaeology; its concepts, theories, data and models that contribute to our knowledge of the human past. The course will provide an introduction to archaeological field methods of survey and excavation; categories of data and dating techniques; analysis; cultural resource management and professional ethics. Major developments in history will be examined using archaeological evidence. The relevance of archaeological research to contemporary society will also be addressed. (C-ID ANTH 150) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-4, Cal-GETC-4)