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Course Code: 
ANT 160
Semester: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Laboratuvar Saati: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
6
Course Language: 
English
Course Objectives: 
This course aims to introduce students to the field of physical anthropology.
Course Content: 

İnsanın evrimi, modern insanın kökeni, insan kemiklerini çalışma ve devletlerin ve medeniyetlerin evrimi.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case Study
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Testing, C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1) Explains the Basic Principles of physical anthropology. 

1

A,C

2) Describes the different existing evolution theories.

1,2

A,C

3) Gives students an understanding of the past.

1,2,3

A,C

4) Motivates in-depth analysis.

1,2,9

A,C

5) Debates the effects of sedentary life.

1,9

A,C

6) Interprets the evidences from the past.

1,2,3,9

A,C

 
 

Course Flow

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

General Introduction to the course

 

2

What Is Physical Anthropology?

Anthropology

3

Development of Evolutionary Theory

Evolution

4

Heredity and Evolution

Evolution

5

Modern Human Variation

Physical Anthropology

6

Macroevolution and Primates

Primatology

7

Primates Behaviour

Primatology

8

Mid-term exam

 

9

Archaeology and Early Hominins

Human evolution

10

Genus Homo and Premodern Humans

Human evolution

11

Modern Humans

Human evolution

12

Hunters and Gatherers

archaeology

13

Food Production and The First Civilizations

archaeology

14

General Revision

 

15

FINAL EXAM

 

 
 

Recommended Sources

Textbook

Lewis, Barry; Jurmain, Robert, and Kilgore, Lynn. (2013). Understanding Humans: Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Archaeology. 11th edition.  Wadsworth Cengage Learning.

Additional Resources

 
 
 

Material Sharing

Documents

 

Assignments

 

Exams

 
 
 

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms

2

90

Quizzes

1

10

Assignment

-

0

Total

 

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

50

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

50

Total

 

100

 

 

COURSE CATEGORY

Expertise/Field Courses

 
 

Course’s Contribution to Program

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

1

The Department provides individuals with a possession of anthropological theories and concepts; a good command of knowledge on human development, material culture, and archeological approaches in historical perspectives; it guides individuals who can analyze contemporary issues with an anthropological lens; and those who can retain a critical and analytical thinking ability. 

       

X

2

The Department guides future anthropologists who can state the theme of their research with precision, and those who is equipped with the necessary methodology, technical and cultural base and with an awareness of ethical issues for their prospective field research.

   

X

   

3

The Department provides the students with an ability to study the details and dynamics of cultural phenomena; an ability to perceive and interpret the characteristics of Turkish culture   as well as of different ones, with respect to their geographical conditions, historical processes and  dynamics of change. 

 

 

 

X

 

4

The Department provides individuals with a perception and awareness towards the problems of the country and the world;  with a high level of social responsibility, an advanced level of written and oral communication skills; it guides individuals who can take advantage of the sources of information from outside the discipline in the framework of a spirit of life-long learning; and those who can pursue a professional and personal development of life, with a heartfelt joy of living. 

 

 

 

X