COURSE DESCRIPTION
(1.0 UNIT) Anthropology 115L: Physical Anthropology Laboratory
at Cerritos College, designed to complement the lecture course, is for
students interested in expanding their knowledge of physical anthropology. Students will be introduced to the methods,
techniques, and procedures used in physical anthropology research, gaining
practical experience by participating in laboratory activities and experiments
employing the scientific method. Laboratory
exercises will include an assessment of the forces that affect evolutionary
change, the observation of primate behavior, the assessment of human variation,
and the identification and classification of the skeletal features of humans,
non-human primates, and human ancestors.
Also included will be an exploration of Mendelian, molecular, and
population genetics.
STUDENT
LEARNING OUTCOMES The goal
of this class is to give students a comprehensive view of the evolution of the
human species through the overview of theory, the completion of lab exercises, and
the examination of fossil replicas. By
the end of this course, students that have attended regularly shall be able to
(1) explain the evolution of the human species, and the effects of the natural environment
on human diversity, (2) identify the structural components of the body, i.e.,
the skeletal system, and (3) explain the importance of cells, and the genetic
information they carry (DNA).
TEST MAKE-UP
POLICY AND SYLLABUS LAW None of the tests may be taken after the scheduled
date. In the case of an absence, a student should turn in the one extra credit
assignment allowed, to make up for the missing quiz points. In the case of the group practicum, only
students who miss the last day due to documented illness, car accident, or
death in the family, will be allowed to make up this last assignment. With regard to the syllabus, I reserve the
right to change the lesson plan at any time, and changes as the course moves
along should be expected.
STUDENT LOGIN
To view the syllabus online and download any required
class readings visit the following website http://www.santiagoandresgarcia.com and
click on the "Student Page” link.
ATTENDANCE
& LAB PARTICIPATION In order to comprehend the course topics students must attend EVERY
class meeting and participate in all classroom discussions, activities, and
exercises. At the end of every class
period, I check-off lab exercises for completion, and I do not except late lab
work. Lab exercises are worth 20 points
each! See the course grading scale and
point’s breakdown.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK Exploring Physical Anthropology: A Lab Manual & Workbook, 2nd
Edition, 2010, Suzanne E. Walker-Pacheco, Morton Publishing Company, Colorado,
ISBN# 9780895828118. An older version of
this book MAY NOT be utilized, since
we work with the most updated worksheets that come directly from the
book.
Download Anthropology 115L Spring 2013 Syllabus (CRN - 22561)
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