Biological Anthropology

Course Code:

ANT 160

Semester:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

P:

2

Lab:

1

Laboratuvar Saati:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

6

Course Language:

English

Course Coordinator:

Rula Nuri Shafiq-Baysan

Courses given by:

Rula Nuri Shafiq-Baysan

Course Objectives:

The primary aim of this course is to explore in detail the field of biological anthropology and its related multiple sub-disciplines for the student in the field of natural science. As an international academic discipline, the course will be covering several major components that are general to the academic world: these can vary from concepts such as evolution, fossils, study of race, human species, apes and primates.

Course Content:

Students will have detailed knowledge on biological anthropology in general. Have information on the major theories in natural science field. Acquire an understanding of the formation of cultures throughout the ages. Student will be encouraged to ask questions about human diversity. Have a good background in the origins of human species. Have up-to-date information on the latest publications on these topics.

Course Methodology:

1. Lecture 2. Case Study 3. Demonstration 4. Fieldwork 5. Student Activities/Projects

Course Evaluation Methods:

A. Exam B. Participation/Discussion C. Field Work/Case Study D. Homework/Assignment E. Presentation

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1. Articulate interpretation of the evidence derived from discoveries in human evolution.	1-10	1	A, E
2. Acquire understanding in the formation of cultures throughout the ages 3. Have a good background in the origins of human species	1-10	1,2,3,5	A, E
4. Have a basic understanding of the mechanics of evolution and how it works	1-10	1,2,3,5	A, E
5. Join in discussions concerning major theories developed in the past and the interpretation of them	1-10	1,2,3,5	A, E
6. Comprehend and discuss how biological anthropology with its several disciplines shed light on how societies interacted in the past	1-10	1,2,3,5	A, E

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topic	Study Materials
1	General Introduction	Our origins: discovering biological anthropology. chapter 1. What Is Anthropology?
2	Biological Anthropology	Our origins: discovering biological anthropology. Chapter 1. What Is Biological Anthropology?
3	Evolution and Human Genome	Our origins: discovering biological anthropology. Chapter 2 + 3. CONSTRUCTING A FUNDAMENTAL SCIENTIFIC THEORY, The Human Genome: A Critical Window Onto Human Variation
4	Natural Selection	Our origins: discovering biological anthropology.Chapter 4. Natural Selection: Advantageous Characteristics, Survival, and Reproduction
5	Race, LIVING PEOPLE	Our origins: discovering biological anthropology. Chapter 5. Biology in the Present. LIVING PEOPLE
6	climate, health	Our origins: discovering biological anthropology.Chapter 5. Life History: Growth and Development
7	Primates	Our origins: discovering biological anthropology. Chapter 6. What Is a Primate?
8	Primate Sociality and Social Behaviour	Our origins: discovering biological anthropology. Chapter 7. Primate Societies: Diverse, Complex, Long-Lasting
9	Fossils in time	Our origins: discovering biological anthropology. Chapter 8, Fossils and Their Place in Time and Nature
10	Primates origins	Our origins: discovering biological anthropology. Chapter 9. Why Did Primates Emerge?
11	Hominin and Homo Origins	Our origins: discovering biological anthropology. Chapter 10 . What Were the First Hominins
12	Hominin and Homo Origins	Our origins: discovering biological anthropology. Chapter 11. The Origins and Evolution of Early Homo
13	Modern Humans	Our origins: discovering biological anthropology. Chapter 12. Modern Homo sapiens: Single Origin and Global Dispersal or Regional Continuity?
14	Our Past 10 000 Years	Our origins: discovering biological anthropology. Chapter 13+14

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Clark Spencer Larsen. 2020. Our origins: discovering biological anthropology. Fifth edition. The Ohio State University. W. W. NORTON & COMPANY

Additional Resources

1- Biological Anthropology of The Human Skeleton Second Edition Edited by M. Anne Katzenberg & Shelley R. Saunders

2- The Archaeology of Disease (3rd Edition) by Charlotte Roberts & Keith Manchester

3- Human Osteology: A Laboratory and Field Manual (Special Publication No. 2 of the Missouri Archaeological Soc) Lab Manual Edition by William M. Bass (Author)

4- The Human Bone Manual 1st Edition by Tim D. White (Author),‎ Pieter A. Folkens (Author)

5- Bioarchaeology: Interpreting Behavior from the Human Skeleton (Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology) 2nd Edition

6- An Introduction to Human Evolutionary Anatomy 1st Edition by Leslie Aiello (Author),‎ Christopher Dean (Author),‎ Joanna Cameron (Illustrator

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	YULearn
Assignments	YULearn
Exams	YULearn

Assessment

ASSESSTMENT
In-Term Studies	Number	Percentage
Mid-terms	1	40
Presentation	1	10
Final	1	50
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		50
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		50
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Acquires the basic terms, theoretical point of views and the historical evolution of anthropology.				x
2	Gains insight into the subfields of anthropology and the unique methods and applications of these fields.					x
3	Possess knowledge about conducting ethnographic study, which is the basic research method of anthropology, and designs fieldwork accordingly.			x
4	Formulates questions and evaluates research findings through analytical, critical and creative thinking by utilizing the knowledge and skills of anthropology.					x
5	Demonstrates adherence to scientific and ethical values in fieldwork and academic research and acts in accordance with these values.					x
6	Identifies social problems and develops social projects using anthropological theory and research methods.				x
7	Effectively utilizes current databases, information resources, and information technologies.					x
8	Designs interdisciplinary studies and participates in study groups by integrating disciplines alongside anthropology.				x
9	Exhibits social awareness and responsibility, approaching individual and cultural diversities with impartiality.					x
10	Acquires the ability to think, read, write and orally express English at an academic level.					x

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours)	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	3	42
Mid Term	1	30	30
Presentation	1	15	15
Final examination	1	30	30
Total Workload			159
Total Workload / 25 (h)			6.39
ECTS Credit of the Course			6

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