ANTH 101 Introduction to Physical Anthropology Rio Hondo, 3 Units - CRN 30252 Spring 2014 Thursdays 7:00 10:10

0 am Room S334 1/27/14 5/22/14 16 Weeks Instructor: Jaclyn Magginetti jaclynmagginetti@gmail.com jmagginetti@riohondo.edu How to Reach Me See the information on the top of this syllabus. I am available after class to answer any questions. Please email me to schedule an appointment. Please set up appointment for any discussions about grades. Required Texts Essential of Physical Anthropology Clark Spencer Larson ISBN 978-0-393-91938-7 Class Description In this general education course, people are investigated from the perspective of evolutionary theory. Students will learn about the process of natural selection and related issues including patterns of inheritance. Also included will be an examination of the closest living relatives to humans, primates, with an emphasis on behavior and ape societies. An extensive survey of human ancestors will trace the origins of various life forms and recount how apelike creatures evolved into modern humans. Students will also discover how natural selection can be used as a tool to understand patterns of human variation. This course is designed for anthropology majors, those with an interest in anthropology, or anyone with a desire to further their understanding of humans from an evolutionary perspective. Course Objectives
Describe how the process of evolution by natural selection can lead to adaptation. Identify the major processes underlying independent assortment, particulate inheritance, meiosis, mitosis, protein synthesis, and population genetics. Describe the processes of sexual selection, kin selection, and reciprocal altruism. Identify the distinguishing features of the major primate groups. Identify key features of all ape societies. Describe the major developments of life forms on Earth. Identify the major milestones in hominid evolution. Describe why race is a meaningless concept from a biological perspective. Identify the relationship between human adaptations and various environments.

Describe how natural selection has shaped human morphology, physiology, and behavior.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO) SLO#1 - Students should be able to identify the key elements of the process of natural selection including (1) that natural selection selects individuals in populations, (2) who are best able to survive and reproduce in a given environment, (3) thereby giving them a greater chance to pass on those traits to offspring which, (4) over many generations will lead to the trait becoming more common in the population SLO#2 - Students will be able to describe independent assortment, particulate inheritance, meiosis, mitosis, protein synthesis, and population genetics. SLO#3 - Students will be able to identify the major features of prosimians; students will be able to identify the major features of New World Monkeys; students will be able to identify the major features of Old World Monkeys; students will be able to identify the major features of apes. SLO#4 - Students will be able to identify and describe the australopithecines, paranthropines, early members of the Genus Homo, Homo erectus/ergaster, Homo heidelbergensis, and neandertals. SLO#5 - Students will be able to describe how natural selection has designed adaptations for cold environments, adaptations for warm environments, adaptations for high altitude environments, and how natural selection has affected patterns of skin color distribution ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT: A student who feels he or she may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact Disabled Students Program & Services at 562.908.3420 or visit DSPSS S330, which is on the third floor of the new Student Services Building facing the Lot B parking lot. For students who have already been determined eligible for DSPS services, please provide the instructor with the proper form from DSPS in a timely manner, at the beginning of the semester and at least one week prior to the verified and identified need. Attendance And Coming in LATE You will be dropped after missing more then 4 classes Regular on time attendance is expected of every student. Attendance at the first class meeting is especially important since a full period of instruction begins the first day of the class. Any student not attending the first class meeting may be dropped by the instructor. In the event a student is absent for a prolonged period of time it is expected that contact will be made with the respective instructors immediately to advise the instructor of this absence and the reasons for it. The instructor may then decide whether or not the student may continue in the class or withdraw. It should be noted that failure to make this contact and follow through with the decisions made at this time could result in the student receiving a grade of F or NP in the class.

Methods of Instruction This class will be comprised of lectures, in class activities, movies, worksheets and tests. Reading the book chapters before class is necessary to get the most from the in-class activities and lectures. Grades and Assignments Exams - 100 points each (3 total) = 300 points This course will have three major exams containing multiple choice, matching, short answer and essay. NO MAKE UP EXAMS unless discussed BEFORE the test date with me. If you miss the test you will receive a 0. You will Need a BLANK Blue book and a 882 scantron. Article Review - 50 points each (3 total) = 150 points There will be three essays on the readings from articles provided by the teacher. They are due at midnight on the due date. This will give you a chance to show a complete understanding of the articles. All essays should be 2-3 pages (not including the title page or bibliography). Please use 12 inch font with 1 inch margins. Failure to do so will result in a deduction of points. Late papers will receive half points. For example if your paper was going to receive 48 points you will get 24 points instead. ALL PAPERS WILL BE COLLECTED VIA TURNITIN.COM. Paper Submission to Turnitin.com: Go to www.turnitin.com create an account if you dont have one already, and follow their instructions on how to use the service. **Turnitin info: www.turnitin.com ; class ID: 7561764 ; enrollment password: RIO14
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Worksheets / Film reviews / Participation = 80 points In-class participation is a requirement for points in this area. Worksheets to help you prepare for the tests will be provided, as well as several fun and enlightening mini-activities, such as short-film reviews, field research, and mini-labs. If you miss class you will not be able make up these points. Extra Credit 20 points Extra Credit (20 points maximum) 1. Go to the San Diego Museum of Man and tour the Footsteps Through Time exhibit on human evolution and fill out the worksheet provided. 20 points possible. Consult www.museumofman.org or (619) 239-2001 for hours, location and price. 2. Visit a regional zoo (San Diego OR Los Angeles), tour the primate exhibits and fill out the worksheet I will provide. Worth 20 points. Other extra credit opportunities may be offered during the semester, but the max. pts. remains 20. Worksheets MUST be handwritten. All extra credit is due in class at the week before the end of class.

530 total points 530 476 = A 90% and above 475 - 424 = B 80 - 89% 423 - 371 = C 70 - 79% 370 - 317 = D 60 - 69% 316 and Below = F 59% and below Course Component Specifics Plagiarism and cheating have no place in a community of scholars. Have the confidence in yourself to give your original best. This is all that is required of you. Be RESPECTFUL of me and other students. We can get the most from this class with open discussion of class topics. Fostering an environment where everyone feels free to share ideas is required. Attend class. No texting or using your phone in class. Laptops are to be used for class purposes only. Please do not facebook, play games, or surf the net on your laptop as it is disturbing to other students. Students who violate this rule will be asked to leave the class. Any participation points will be lost. ] YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO RECORD CLASSES. If you need this you can go to Academic Accommodation and get it approved through the school. This process is completely supported.

Week 1

Subject 01/30 Syllabus & What is Anthropology Activity Scientific Method Chapter 1 in EoPA 02/06 Evolution and Scientific Theory Activity Natural Selection Ted Talk What makes us Human Read: Chapter 2 in EoPA 02/13 Genetics and DNA Activity DNA Read: Chapter 3 in EoPA 02/20 Population Genetics Activity Hardy Weinberg Ted talk - Race Read: Chapter 4 in EoPA

Due Date

Essay Due 02/16

FEB 17 NO CLASS (have a nice day)

Week 5

Subject 02/27 Human Adaptations Activity Read:Chapter 5 in EoPA Test review 03/06Test 03/13 Primates Ted talk - Morality Read: Chapter 6 in Elope 03/30 Primate Social Behavior Movie - Chimpanzee Read: Chapter 7 in EoPA SPRING BREAK MARCH 27 Test 03/06

Due Date

6 7

HAVE A NICE WEEK! Essay Due 03/30

04/03 What are Fossils Activity Dating Techniques Read:Chapter 8 in EoPA 04/ 10 Early Primate Evolution Activity Comparing Living Primates Read: Chapter 9 in EoPa Test Review April 17 Test

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Test 04/17

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04/ 24 - Hominid Origins Activity Building Bodies Ted Talk Louise Leaky Read: Chapter 10 05/01 Early HOMO Movie Walking with Cavemen Read: Chapter 11 05/08 Modern People Read: Chapter 12 Hominin Worksheets Essay 3 due 05-04

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Week 15

Subject 05/15 Agriculture Chapter 13 Test Review 05/ 19

Due Date Extra Credit and late papers Due

16

05/19 FINAL

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