About Anthropology 1: Biological Anthropology

• Sections of this course are offered both online and in person at CCSF, every semester (including summer) 

In biological anthropology, we seek to understand how humans have adapted our bodies and behaviors from prehistoric times to the present. Biological anthropologists are interested in the place of humans in nature, primate evolution, fossil evidence for human antiquity, individual and population genetics, the mechanisms of evolution, and human variation. The course is designed to fit the needs and interests of both beginning anthropology majors and general education students. 

• ANTH 1 is a 3-unit, GE-transferrable course. 

• ANTH 1 meets CSU GE requirements Area B2, Life Sciences and IGETC Area 5B, Biological Sciences 

Spring 2026 Schedule (2 sections)

 I will email the syllabus to all enrolled & waitlisted students one week prior to the start of the semester. 

ANTH 1 CRN# 35627-004 (In-person)

• This class is a 17.5  week full-term class, and a 3-unit course 

• This class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:10 AM - 12:25 PM

• Room: Batmale Hall room 349 (Ocean Campus)

ANTH 1 CRN# 33464-931 (online)

• This class is a 16 week, late-start class, and a 3-unit course 

• Asynchronous and fully online with no required meetings

Important Dates: 

• In person class starts: January 13, 2026

• Online class starts: January 26, 2026

• CCSF Semester starts: January 12

• MLK Holiday: January 19

• Last Day to Drop with full refund: January 23

• Last Day to Add: January 30

• Last Day to Drop without a 'W' symbol: January 30

• Last Day to Drop with 50% refund: February 4

• President’s Day Holiday: February 15

• Lunar New Year Holiday: February 16

• Flex Day: March 4

• Midterms End: March 13

• Spring Break: March 30 – April 5

• Last Day to Drop with a W or apply for Pass/No Pass: April 16

• Finals Period: May 13 – 20

• All CCSF Classes end: May 20

In-person course policies:

Regular attendance, timely completion of assignments and papers, and keeping up with the required readings is your key to success. The class structure will include: lecture, discussion of the readings and selected topics, interactive small-group exercises and mini-labs, and films. 

Adds/drops:

• If the class is full, and you want to add, please come to class in person to let me know you want to add. Then I will approve your add authorization request. 

• Students can miss no more than 6 hour of absences (3 weeks of school), unless there are verified extenuating circumstances. Unfortunately, students with excessive absences may be dropped from the class 

• Note: the vast majority of our assignments are completed in class

Online course policies:

Expect to spend 8-10 hours per week on the course (this includes doing readings, watching films and videos, completing assignments and participating in discussion, weekly quizzes, and other activities). Students are required to login every week and complete their assigned tasks. CCSF uses Canvas as our Learning Management System. This is not a self-paced course. 

Adds/drops:

• If the class is full and you would like to add, please email me. Note that I will prioritize people who are on the wait list. 

• During week 1 of our class, if you do not log in and complete all of the required modules, quizzes, and activities, you will be withdrawn from the class as a “no show.”  

• After the first week of class, students who do not log in and/or submit assignments for more than a 2-week period may be dropped from the class (unless there are extenuating circumstances)