ANTH 1
About Anthropology 1: Biological Anthropology
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
Course Textbook
No need to buy a book! Our textbook is an FREE online textbook called Explorations: An Open Invitation to Biological Anthropology, 2nd Edition. Edited by Beth Shook, Katie Nelson, Kelsie Aguilera, and Lara Braff. Published by the Society for Anthropology in Community Colleges, 2020.
The chapters that we are covering will be posted on the class Canvas page (no need to download the entire book)
In person Spring 2024 Schedule - 1 section
I will email the syllabus to all enrolled & waitlisted students one week prior to the start of the semester.
ANTH 1 CRN# 35609 (in person)
This class is a regular-start, 17.5 week class, 3-unit course
Class dates: January 16, 2024 - May 22, 2024
Class hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:10 PM - 2:25 PM
Location: Batmale Hall, room 349, Ocean Avenue Campus.
Important Dates:
Last Day to Add: February 2, 2024
Last Day to Drop with full refund: January 29, 2024
Last Day to Drop without a 'W' symbol: February 2, 2024
President's Day Holiday: February 16 - 19 2024
Flex Day: March 5, 2024
Midterm period ends: March 15, 2024
Spring Break: April 8 - 14, 2024
Last Day to Drop with a W or apply for leave of absence: April 18, 2024
Final Exam Schedule: Tuesday, May 21 1:00 - 3:00 PM
All CCSF Classes End: May 22, 2024
Online Spring 2024 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# 33463-932 (online)
ANTH 1 CRN# 33464-933 (online)
This class is a regular-start, 17.5 week class, 3-unit course
Class dates: January 29, 2024 - May 22, 2024
Important Dates:
Last Day to Add: February 9, 2024
Last Day to Drop with full refund: February 2, 2024
Last Day to Drop without a 'W' symbol: February 9, 2024
President's Day Holiday: February 16 - 19 2024
Flex Day: March 5, 2024
Midterm period ends: March 15, 2024
Spring Break: April 8 - 14, 2024
Last Day to Drop with a W or apply for leave of absence: April 18, 2024
All CCSF Classes End: May 22, 2024
Course topics
(email me if you want to see the syllabus)
The science and study of biological anthropology
Evolution and genetics
Heredity (and the nature versus nurture debate)
Our primate cousins (biology, behavior, and evolution)
Paleoanthropology and the fossil record
Hominin evolution (from Australopithecus afarensis (aka the famous "Lucy," to Neanderthal)
Modern human evolution and migration patterns
Modern human adaptation and variation
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:
For in-person classes, I do not give out add codes over email. Please come to class and talk to me if you wish to obtain an add code.
Students can miss no more than 6 hour of absences (2 weeks of school), unless there are verified extenuating circumstances. Unfortunately, students with excessive absences may be dropped from the 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)