Catalog Description

This is a survey course designed to introduce students to the concepts and principles of genetics and inheritance, evolutionary theory, primate characteristics and behavior, the evolution of primates (mainly human) through the fossil record, and human diversity and adaptability.

Catalog and SLO information  This course satisfies Area 5B – Biological Sciences for IGETC CSU/UC.  Students should be aware that a free field trip to the San Diego Zoo to observe non-human primates may occur.  An alternate activity will be provided for those who cannot go to the zoo.

Text Requirements

There is one free required text:

• Explorations: An Open Invitation to Biological Anthropology. Here is the free online textbook: https://pressbooks-dev.oer.hawaii.edu/explorationsbioanth/

  or you can purchase a hard/printed copy at the Palomar bookstore.

Class meetings

We will be meeting in the MD building, room 124 (first floor).  Section #70290 meets Tuesday/Thursday 9:35 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and section #70291 meets Tuesday/Thursday 11:10 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.  The first day of class is Tuesday, August 23.

Adding/Crashing the Course

If you are on a waitlist and/or would like to add the class, please send me an email by Monday, August 22 or come to class on Tuesday, August 23.

Thank you for taking the time to review the information. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions. I look forward to working with you this coming fall semester.

Have a wonderful day.