Welcome to Anthropology 1: Introduction
to Physical Anthropology.
My name is (Dr.) Lauren Arenson and and I will
be leading our class.
This course offers a general
introduction to the subject of Physical Anthropology,
also refered to as Biological Anthropology.
Surveying multiple scientific disciplines
will allow us to investigate
various evolutionary factors which have
ultimately led to modern humans.
The theoretical principles of Natural
Selection and inheritance will assist in
defining the processes of
evolution and the fossil record will be
used as the primary source of data collection.
Primate social behaviors will offer
clues to possible ways of life
associated with early hominids.
A review of Paleoanthropological 
methods and interpretations of the
fossil record will be addressed in this
class.
In short, this class will introduce
numerous general scientific principles
and it is guaranteed to be a great
learning experience.
You may benefit by enrolling in
laboratory component for this course.
This lab is entirely an online class,
worth one unit of credit. This course is
both CSU and UC proved.
Successful completion of Anthropology 1
and 1L can be credited as a Natural Science
or Social Science course
for the CSU campuses. Please see your
counselor for details.
you can register for the lab
concurrently with Anthro 1
or you may take the lab anytime after
the successful completion of
Anthro 1. For your current course, weekly
readings,
assignments and exams are posted directly
to canvas.
Postings are considered formal writing
assignments.
All references must be included in
your weekly assignments.
Wikipedia is never a reliable or
acceptable source.
I recommend using Google Scholar or Alta
Vista
as appropriate search engines. Also, please
be sure to use proper writing styles,
APA or MLA, and acceptable language. (No
text message phrases)
And remember to upload any required submissions
in .doc or .docx format.
To begin this journey, enter Canvas and go
directly to the "Welcome / Start Here"
module from the Home page.
Immediately print the course syllabus
and weekly readings handout.
Next, complete the mandatory quiz by
the date indicated.
I look forward to meeting all of you during the
course of the semester.
Feel free to contact me via email, phone,
or stop by during office hours. All other
pertinent information is listed on the
course syllabus.
Again, welcome to Anthro 1. Goodbye!
