Anthropology 101
Introduction to Anthropology: Human Origins

Spring, 2008
MW 10:00-10:50, BUS N146

Instructor: Dr. Bettina Arnold Office: SAB 229 (Archaeology Lab) Office Hours: M 11:00-12:00, T 3:00-4:00 or by appointment: x4583 or x4175 e-mail: barnold@uwm.edu Teaching Assistants: TA OFFICE: SAB G36, x4019 Lucy Gustavel, Office Hours W 2:00-5:00 or by appt., e-mail: gustavel@uwm.edu William Balco, Office Hours T 1:00-4:00 or by appt., e-mail: wmbalco@uwm.edu

Text: R. Jurmain, L. Kilgore and W. Trevethan 2007 Introduction to Physical Anthropology 11th Edition. Wadsworth/Thomson. Lab Manual: UWM Library e-Reserve.

Other Human Evolution web sites The Human Origins Program at the Smithsonian Institution. Indiana University - Human Origins.  Links to topics on human evolution Institute of Human Origins. Talk Origins Archive.  Links Section

Course Description: This course is an introduction to the evolutionary development of humans, both physically and culturally. Major topics include the concept of evolution, biological relationships between humans and other primates, primate behavior and taxonomy, the fossil record of human evolution, and the basic methods employed by archaeologists in the study of prehistoric human biological and cultural development. The course focus is on paleoanthropology, the science that combines fossil and cultural evidence of human evolution. Tests, Quizzes, Take-Home Exercises and Grading: Midterm (100 points) & Final (100 points) One take-home exercise (35 points) & three quizzes (20 points each) (95 points) Lab Section Attendance (5 points) TOTAL: 300 points. Study guides: Distributed two weeks before each exam; NOT comprehensive, and NOT a substitute for keeping up with lectures and reading throughout the semester. There is a map component on the final exam, so be sure you can locate important sites in space as well as time. Attendance and participation are essential for a passing grade. You must notify the instructor or your TA in advance if you are unable to attend a lecture or section. There are no section make-ups without advance notice. If you miss class because of illness, e-mail the instructor & your TA or call the Anthropology Dept. Office at x4175 before class and leave a message. Late assignment penalties: Assignment due dates for take-home exercises are listed on the syllabus. Late assignments will be docked one full point per day, and penalties are non-negotiable unless you have cleared them with the instructor before the due date. This course requires a considerable amount of input on your part, and your grade will reflect your attendance record. Extra Credit (Optional): Complete Primate Extra Credit Exercise in the Lab Manual at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Max. 5 points. May be completed and turned in at any time between the Midterm Exam and the last class on May 9. University and Departmental Policies: Please see www.uwm.edu/Dept/SecU/SyllabusLinks.pdf. Contact me if you have questions or concerns.

Week by Week: Topics and Reading in Introduction to Physical Anthropology:

Hint: Try to stay ahead of the reading in order to be prepared for discussion and in-class exercises and quizzes. Life will be much easier if you manage to do this!

January 21-23

Introduction

Chapters 1 & 2

January 28 - 30

Historic Context/Genetics I

Chapter 3

Human Osteology.  Excellent primer on the human skeleton The Human Skull.  Illustrations of the human skull

February 4 - 6	Genetics II	Chapter 4 & 5
In Lab Section:		Human Skeleton Quiz! (20 points)

Mendel Web.   The Alfred Russel Wallace Page.   Charles Darwin: Origin of Species, Voyage of the Beagle.   Darwin/Evolution in Museums .  Science Friday, Nov. 18, 2005. University of Arizona - The Biology Project.  Human Biology problem set Rutgers University.  Morgan: A genetics tutorial How and Why New Species Form.  Science Friday, Oct. 4, 1996. Genetics Update. Pennsylvania Intelligent Design Trial.  Science Friday, Dec. 23, 2005.

February 11 -13

Living Primates I

Chapter 6

Primate Info Net.  Excellent source for information on Primates African Primates At Home.  Fun site with audio files, maps and information on African Primates

February 18 - 20

Living Primates II

Chapters 7 & 8

February 25 - 27

Early Hominids I

Chapters 9 & 10

March 3 - 5	Early Hominids II	Chapter 11
Due in class: March 5		Essay Take-Home! (35 points)

Evolution Research News.  Links to evolutionary biology news Evolution: Humans: Humankind.  PBS Web Site The Leakey Legacy.  Science Friday, Dec. 20, 1996. Remembering Mary Leakey.  McNeil-Lehrer NewsHour, Dec. 9, 1996.

March 10 - 12	Early Hominids II (cont.)
March 12 in Class	Midterm Exam! (100 pts)	Chapters 1-11

In Search of Neanderthals. A site devoted to Neanderthals BBC Human Evolution Site.   This section devoted to Neanderthals Early Human Ancestors.  Science Friday, May 30, 1997. Man's Family Tree.  McNeil-Lehrer NewsHour, Dec. 13, 1996. Origins of Language.  Science Friday, Sept. 15, 1995.

March 16 - 23

SPRING BREAK

March 24 - 26

Genus Homo I

Chapter 12

March 31 - April 2

Genus Homo I (cont.)

Chapter 13

April 7 - 9	Genus Homo II	Chapter 14
In Lab Section:		Genus Homo Quiz 2 (20 points)

A Decorated Paleolithic Cave in the Ardèche Region of France.  Recent Discoveries in Chauvet Cave New Human Species - Homo floresiensis.  Science Friday, Oct. 29, 2004. Homo floresiensis.  Updated information First Humans in the Americas.  Science Friday, Feb. 28, 1997. Human Origins Update.  Science Friday, May 10, 1996. The Paleolithic Diet Page.  Interesting links on evolution and human dietary needs

April 14 - 16

Genus Homo III

Chapter 15

April 21 - 23

Upper Paleolithic Adaptations I

Chapter 16

April 28 - 30	Upper Paleolithic Adaptations II	Chapter 17
In Lab Section:		Upper Paleolithic Quiz 3 (20 points)

May 5 - 7

Transition to Food Production Final Exam Review in All Sections!!

May 16 10:00 - 12:00 noon

Final Exam! (100 points)

Chapters 12-17

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