I was a student in the Department of Anthropology. At that time they were teaching that there was absolutely no difference between anybody. They may be teaching that still. Another thing they taught was that no one was ridiculous or bad or disgusting. Shortly before my father died, he said to me, ‘You know – you never wrote a story with a villain in it.’ I told him that was one of the things I learned in college after the war.

― Kurt Vonnegut, Slaughterhouse-Five

I am here to help you:

This is a fully online course. I posted free material to help you review material. You should not go through this course alone. You can communicate with me via CANVAS e-mail and I will be available for office hours to talk about questions, concerns and just to have a conversation about the subject.

For Week 1 Stop in for my Anth 101 Coffee Hour: Wed 12 noon -12:45 pm via zoom.

Course Student Learning Outcomes

1. Use scientific data to apply and test the theory of natural selection, especially humans and their close relatives.

2. Apply the principles of genetics to humans and human populations.

3. Identify patterns and analyze adaptive relationships between organisms and their environments.

4. Categorize and explain taxonomic forms of classification and the human place in them.

5. Summarize methods used in interpreting the fossil record, including dating methods.

Free On-line Textbook

Good News; Textbooks are expensive. in 2018, the Society for Biological Anthropology published a free textbook online. This is the title and the internet link:

Beth Shook, Katie Nelson, Kelsie Aguilera and Lara Braff (eds.). 2019. EXPLORATIONS: AN OPEN INVITATION TO BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY. American Anthropological Association.

http://explorations.americananthro.org/

Other free resources are posted on CANVAS to ensure this class does not break your budget and you enjoy this low-cost introduction to biological anthropology.

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Attendance and Participation

You are expected to spend at least the same amount of time on this course as you would any traditional college course. This is an five short-term course which mean that the work load for this course is triple than a traditional 16-week course. Expect about 12- 18 hours of class work for this course. This includes reading the on-line free textbook, reviewing class material, participate in discussions, take quizzesand submit assignments.

Drops

According to East Los Angeles College Policy an instructor can drop a student, if the student does not attend the first class meeting. For an online course that means that you must complete the Week 1 Orientation Module, you need to contribute to the check-in discussion assignment. You also need to view all parts of the Orientation Module.

According to the East Los Angeles College Attendance and Absence Policy for short-term courses, students may be dropped after missing 11% of the total class hours. This means that if you do not turn in assignments for a week without making prior arrangements and you do not review course material, you might be dropped from the course. In case of an emergency, please contact me to make prior arrangements for submitting online assignment

To make the material more manageable there are 2 weekly submission dates for this course on CANVAS. T

• The first deadline is on Wednesday and

• the second deadline is on Sunday.

• In both cases you have a 24 hour courtesy period for both deadlines without a penalty (with the exception of the first mandatory check-in assignment).

• Please, let me know immediately, if you have an emergency situation.

Grading Scale:

100%-90%: A

89% -80%: B

79% -70%: C

69% -60%: D

59% - : F

The grading procedure is based on the total points. You can always check your grade and your standing in class in the CANVAS gradebook.

Due dates will be posted on CANVAS. PLEASE, CHECK CANVAS REGULAR FOR DEADLINES on your homepage or ON THE CALENDAR.

Tools to Success:

ELAC offers a wide diversity of support services. Below is a partial list. You may find some of the services relevant for you whether you have special needs affecting your performance or would simply like additional resources to ensure your success. Please, reach still out for help. If you have questions you can also contact me and I will refer you to where you can get help while you are online.

Counseling Department: Counselors provide an extensive program of individual and group counseling interventions including: one-on-one appointments, online and in person quick questions, workshops, and new student orientations. You can learn by visiting ELAC - Academic Counseling . For further information on the main campus, visit E1-127 or call 323-265-8751. For the South Gate campus, call 323-357-6213.

Dream Resource Center: This is safe and supportive place for undocumented students, AB540 students, DACA recipients, LGBTQ identified students, and other students to receive help with the admissions process, Dream Act or FAFSA applications, questions regarding residency status, and to connect with other resources. Learn more at http://www.elac.edu/Student-Services/Dream-Resource-Centers (Links to an external site.). Visit E1-142 at the main campus or call 323-415-5483.

DSPS Office: Note takers, special tutoring, audio CD and E-Text for the blind, mobility aids, equipment loans, special learning skills classes, and computers are just some of the accommodations provided to students with disabilities officially registered at the DSPS Office. If you are a student with a disability requiring classroom accommodations and have not contacted DSPS, I encourage you to do so as soon as possible. You can learn more at http://www.elac.edu/Student-Services/DSP-S (Links to an external site.). For further information on the main campus, visit E1-160 or call 323-265-8787. For the South Gate, call 323-357-6296.

EOPS: Created to support students who are economically disadvantaged and have lacked access to educational opportunities, EOPS is designed to go above and beyond other services offered on campus by providing personalized counseling and transfer assistance, priority registration, financial aid assistance, book grants, and private and group tutoring. Through EOPS-CARE, single parents can receive even more support. Learn more at http://www.elac.edu/Student-Services/EOPS. Visit E1-227 at the main campus or call 323-265-8769.

Financial Aid: Need money to pay for your classes, books, and supplies? Did you know you can still apply for Financial Aid? Scan the QR Code or click on the website below:

FAFSA Applications:

California Dream Act Applications (California Dream Act FAQ's

Learn more at)ELAC - Financial Aid . For further information on the main campus, visit E1-135 or call 323-265-8738. For the South Gate, call 323-357-1704.

Health Center: Access a wide list of free and low cost health services at F5-305. Learn more at http://elac.edu/Student-Services/Student-Resources/Student-Health-Center (Links to an external site.) or call 323-265-8651.

Jovenes, Inc.—The College Success Initiative: Though not an ELAC office, Jovenes, Inc. is a community-based organization that provides services to homeless young adults in Southeast LA County. The College Success Initiative offers support to students at ELAC, Trade Tech, and Rio Hondo. To learn more, visit https://www.jovenesinc.org/college-housing/ (Links to an external site.) or call 323-260-8035.

Learning Center: Gain access to tutoring services, computer lab, and go-print services at E3-280. Learn more at http://elac.edu/Student-Services/Student-Resources/Learning-Center (Links to an external site.) or call 323-265-8762.

Library: Need help getting your hands on particular books or articles, including online access. The library offers research assistance, including how to access book borrowing privileges at California State LA. There’s also access to electronic media, computers, printers, scanner, copiers, and study rooms. Learn more at elac.edu/Explore/Helen-Miller-Bailey-Library For the main campus, you may reach the Circulation Desk at 323-265-8758 or the Research Help Desk at 323-415-4134. At South Gate, you may call the Circulation Desk at 323-357-6219 or the Research Help Desk at 323-357-6214.

Reading and Writing Center: Enhance your reading and writing skills with specialized tutoring services, including online tutoring, and workshops. The center also offers computer/printing access. Learn more at http://elacreadingwritingcenter.org/ (Links to an external site.). For the main campus, visit E3-220 or call 323-415-4147. For South Gate, call 323-357-6248.

Title IX: Violence and harassment based on sex and gender is a Civil Rights offense subject to the same kinds of accountability/support applied to offenses against other protected categories such as race, national origin, etc. Generally, the quickest way to seek help is to contact the College Title IX coordinator Angelica Toledo at ToledaA@elac.edu or 323-265-8613. If you would like to talk to someone confidentially, you may contact Psychological Services at 323-265-8751, Student Health Services at 323-265-8651, or the Ombudsperson Office at 323-265-8802. If you or someone you know has been assaulted, call the campus Sheriff’s Office at 323-265-8800. To learn more, visit http://www.elac.edu/About-ELAC/ADA-Compliance/Title-IX (Links to an external site.)

Transfer Center: Whether you are interested in transferring to a UC, CSU, a private or an out-of-state university, the ELAC Transfer Center provides a variety of services, resources, and programs designed to assist you every step of the way in your transfer process. Stop by at D7 or call at 323-265-8623. To learn more, visit http://elac.edu/Student-Services/Transfer-Center (Links to an external site.).

Veterans Resource Center: Collaborating with on-campus services and off-campus partners, the VRC utilizes a case management and holistic approach to support service members and veterans, as well as their dependents. Benefits included priority registration, an experienced Veterans Counselor, individualized assistance with student enrollment and VA Benefits Enrollment, peer mentors/tutors, study groups, collaboration with DSPS services, and much, much more. To learn what’s involved, visit http://elac.edu/Student-Services/Veterans-Resource-Center (Links to an external site.). Drop by the VRC at D7 or call 323-415-5052.