Fall 2017 - ARCH 131 D200
Human Origins (3)
Class Number: 6147
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Vancouver -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 16, 2017
Sat, 8:30–10:30 a.m.
Vancouver
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Instructor:
Dennis Sandgathe
dms@sfu.ca
778.782-4817
Office: EDB 9611
Office Hours: Wednesdays 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
A non-technical survey of the primate background of humans, fossil primates, and fossil humans, and the associated evidence of cultural development. An introduction to physical anthropology. Breadth-Social Sci/Science.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course is designed to be an introduction to biological anthropology and palaeoanthropology: the sciences that address human biological and cultural evolution. It will include 5 major sections:
1. An introduction to the history of this area of research and an examination of the fundamentals of evolutionary theory and genetics;
2. An introduction to the basic primate condition: primate evolution and modern primate adaptations;
3. An examination of the fossil record of human evolution from pre-hominin primates through to the emergence of modern humans (this will be paralleled by an abridged survey of the development of material culture and technology);
4. A close examination of when, where, and how modern humans appeared, and
5. An examination of modern human variation and adaptation
Grading
- Midterm 45%
- Final Exam 55%
NOTES:
Breadth: Social Sciences/Science
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Available in electronic form:
Stanford, Allen and Anton. 2015. Exploring Biological Anthropology: Custom edition for SFU. Pearson.
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The Neanderthal Child of Roc de Marsal: a Prehistoric Mystery. 2014 edition. Pearson. Sandgathe, Dibble, Goldberg, and McPherron
Package Title: REVEL for Exploring Biological Anthropology plus the Neanderthal Child of Roc de Marsal: A Prehistoric Mystery Premium Website RVP
ISBN: 978-1-3237-7119-8
Department Undergraduate Notes:
Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need classroom or exam accommodations are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Students with Disabilities (1250 Maggie Benston Centre) as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion.
Deferred grades will be given only on the basis of authenticated medical disability.
Registrar Notes:
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