{"id":98,"date":"2018-05-14T18:27:54","date_gmt":"2018-05-14T18:27:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pages.palomar.edu\/sblack\/?page_id=98"},"modified":"2021-05-17T17:12:37","modified_gmt":"2021-05-17T17:12:37","slug":"anth-100-online-introduction-to-biological-anthropology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pages.palomar.edu\/sblack\/anth-100-online-introduction-to-biological-anthropology\/","title":{"rendered":"ANTH 100 (Online) Introduction to Biological Anthropology"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"color: #000000\">Welcome to the ANTH 100 Online Page!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thank you for your interest in this online course.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The first class for Summer 2021 begins June 21, 2021.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Course Description:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Biological anthropology is the study of humans within the framework of evolution.\u00a0 Therefore, in this course we will examine the biological basis of human life and existence through the study of genetics, principles and mechanisms of inheritance, and evolutionary theory.\u00a0 We will investigate the relationship of humans to our closest living relatives-primates; and this includes an understanding of primate morphology. \u00a0We will use this knowledge to examine the fossil evidence that documents the evolutionary history of our own lineage.\u00a0 We will also analyze data and methods, discuss theory and debates, and apply critical thinking skills in order to understand hominid biocultural evolution.\u00a0 In other words, we will learn what it is to be human.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Demonstrate an understanding of the basic assumptions of science and how the scientific method works.<\/li>\n<li>Analyze how interactions among genetic and evolutionary processes work to shape morphology.<\/li>\n<li>Compare and contrast the morphology and behavior of different stages of human evolution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Required Text:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Explorations: An Invitation to Biological Anthropology\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"xmsonormal\">ISBN\u00a0(ebook) \u2013 978-1-931303-62-0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"xmsonormal\">ISBN (print) \u2013 978-1-931303-63-7<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"xmsonormal\">Bookstore adoptions available via\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ingramcontent.com\/publishers\/print\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lightning Source<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"xmsonormal\">ebook also available\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks-dev.oer.hawaii.edu\/explorationsbioanth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Print copies available via\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Explorations-Open-Invitation-Biological-Anthropology\/dp\/1931303630\/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Explorations&amp;qid=1596818923&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-2\">Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Palomar College <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.palomar.edu\/anthro\/tutorials\/biological.htm\">Biological Anthropology Tutorials<\/a>: :<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Optional Text:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em>Evolution for Everyone: How Darwin\u2019s Theory Can Change the Way We Think About Our Lives<\/em> by David Sloan Wilson<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Supplies:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To take this course, you need a computer with online capabilities and\/or access to a computer.\u00a0 One of the barriers students face with online classes is having reliable technology to access the class.\u00a0 It is the student\u2019s responsibility to set up their computer and to be able to access the class.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you are having problems accessing the class, you need to immediately work to determine the nature of the problem and work to resolve it.\u00a0 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/atrc\/\">Academic Technology<\/a>: or (760) 744-1150 x2862).\u00a0 <strong>Technology problems are not an excuse for not completing your work! <\/strong>\u00a0It is imperative to have a back-up plan in case you have technology problems.<\/li>\n<li>Palomar does have a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/atrc\/computer-labs\/\">computer lab<\/a> available for students to use.<\/li>\n<li>I will be using <strong>Microsoft Word<\/strong> and\/or <strong>PDF<\/strong> for all of my notes, assignments and other correspondence.<\/li>\n<li>As a Palomar student, you have access to <a href=\"https:\/\/signup.microsoft.com\/signup?sku=e82ae690-a2d5-4d76-8d30-7c6e01e6022e\">Office 365<\/a> for free, which will allow you to use Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, etc.\u00a0 If you have questions, contact Academic Technology (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/atrc\/2015\/01\/22\/free-office-365-for-all-palomarites\/\">https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/atrc\/2015\/01\/22\/free-office-365-for-all-palomarites\/<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Some of the documents linked from Canvas are in PDF format (Adobe Portable Document Format). You need a special program to read them called <a href=\"https:\/\/get.adobe.com\/reader\/?no_ab=1\">Adobe Reader<\/a>. There is no charge for this program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Class Workload and Online Learning:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have taken an online class previously you know it can be more time consuming than a regular face-to-face (F2F) class.\u00a0 If you haven\u2019t taken an online class before it is important to take into account the additional time required to learn and negotiate online technology.\u00a0 It is essential that you set aside specific blocks of time to log on and complete your work.\u00a0 You are expected to log into class several times a week.<\/p>\n<p>In a traditional 16\/17 week semester you attend class 3 hours a week, and are expected to spend several additional hours outside of class, this can total as much as 8-10 hours per week.\u00a0 Set aside time each week to access the course, complete your assignments, take quizzes\/exams, study, etc.\u00a0 For example, each week you may set aside time on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am till 4pm.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Are You Ready for an Online Course?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Palomar offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/atrc\/canvas\/canvas-information-students\/interactive-student-tutorials\/\">quiz and tutorials<\/a> to assess if you have what it takes to be a successful online student.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">General Coursework and Requirements:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>General course work will consist of the following: Each week there is a \u201c<strong>Learning Module\u201d<\/strong> which contains your work for that week.\u00a0 Each learning module has links for that week\u2019s lecture notes, assignments, and assessments.\u00a0 The work assigned on the learning module each week will be generally the same as what is in the class schedule (if there is a change I will let you know): (1) Each week there will be a quiz on that week\u2019s lecture notes, textbook reading, and\/or online readings; and 2) Weekly assignments, which consist of discussion board, journal entry, movie questions, and\/or other assignments that reflect your knowledge and understanding of course material.\u00a0 You generally have a week to complete all required assignments and quizzes.<\/p>\n<p>For FastTrack and Summer sessions, two learning modules will be posted each week.\u00a0 For Full Semester courses, one learning module is posted each week.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Accessing the Course:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are enrolled, you should be able to access this online course no more than one week prior to the start date. I will send an e-mail notifying you when the course is available.\u00a0 Please make sure that your email information is current with Palomar College.<\/p>\n<p>The class will be using Canvas. You can access the class through the Palomar website (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.palomar.edu\">www.palomar.edu<\/a>), click on the Canvas Link near the top of the page.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Adding\/Crashing the Course:\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Students on the waitlist have priority if a space becomes available for this course. If you are not on the wait list and want to add the class, please email me at <a href=\"mailto:sblack@palomar.edu\">sblack@palomar.edu<\/a>. I will add you to a list, and if space becomes available after waitlisted students are added, I will send out an add code.\u00a0 The college does not generate add codes until about a week before the semester begins.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for taking the time to review the information. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions. I hope to &#8220;see&#8221; you online this summer session.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Professor Black<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the ANTH 100 Online Page! Thank you for your interest in this online course. 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