| 3/13/2026 3:01:38 PM |
| Changed Course |
| CATALOG INFORMATION
|
| Discipline and Nbr:
ANTH C1001L | Title:
BIOLOGICAL ANTHRO LAB |
|
| Full Title:
Biological Anthropology Lab |
| Last Reviewed:3/9/2026 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 1.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 0 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 0 |
| Minimum | 1.00 | Lab Scheduled | 3.00 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 52.50 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
| |
| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 0.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 52.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
ANTH 1L
Catalog Description:
Untitled document
In this laboratory course, students investigate the anatomy, genetics, behavior, variation, and evolution of humans and other primates. Students apply the scientific method and use interactive exercises in this course supplement to the Introduction to Biological Anthropology lecture course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in ANTH C1001 or ANTH C1001H
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
Untitled document
In this laboratory course, students investigate the anatomy, genetics, behavior, variation, and evolution of humans and other primates. Students apply the scientific method and use interactive exercises in this course supplement to the Introduction to Biological Anthropology lecture course.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in ANTH C1001 or ANTH C1001H
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
| Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
| Area: | | |
| |
| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| | B3 | Laboratory Activity | Fall 2001 | |
| |
| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| | 5C | Fulfills Lab Requirement | Fall 2012 | |
| | 5B | Biological Sciences | Fall 2001 | Fall 2012 |
| | 5C | Fulfills Lab Requirement | | |
| |
| CSU Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
| |
| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2001 | Inactive: | |
| |
| C-ID: |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Major Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
Untitled document
1. Distinguish scientific methodology from other methods of evaluation or thinking.
2. Identify and discuss the forces of evolutionary change that have shaped, and continue to shape, primate and hominin evolution.
3. Assemble, organize, and/or identify specimens and/or models used in biological anthropology (skeletal, dental, genetic, fossil).
Objectives:
Untitled document
Statewide Required Objectives/Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to (Identical and Required):
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method and an ability to interpret data to arrive at reasoned conclusions.
2. Describe the principles of human inheritance, genetics, and evolutionary processes.
3. Identify and compare primate and hominin species in terms of their osteological, morphological, and/or behavioral adaptations.
Expanded and Additional Local Objectives/Outcomes:
1. Identify the major elements of the human skeleton using three-dimensional materials in a lab setting.
Topics and Scope
Untitled document
Statewide Required Topics: This is a lab only course.
Utilize laboratory activities related to lecture content in ANTH C1001. Laboratory activities will include but are not limited to:
1. Application of the scientific method
2. Investigation of cellular biology and DNA
3. Examination of the inheritance of human traits
4. Exploration of evolutionary mechanisms
5. Investigation of human osteology and forensic anthropological methods
6. Comparative analysis of anatomical and behavioral traits of non-human primates
7. Comparative analysis of hominin fossils
8. Analysis of evidence for hominin evolution
9. Investigation into human biological variation
Expanded and Additional Local Topics:
I. Additional topics may include:
A. Medical anthropology
B. Dating techniques
C. Environmental challenges to hominins
D. Human impacts on the environment
Assignments:
Untitled document
1. Reading assignments (2-5 pages) per week from course workbook during class
2. Problem-solving and/or skills demonstration including:
a. Lab models
b. Specimens
3. In-class quiz(zes) or exam(s) (1-4), which may include:
a. Multiple choice
b. True-false questions
c. Short answers
d. Identification of three-dimensional specimens.
4.Lab reports
5. Group discussions
a. Data analysis
b. Problem-solving assignments
Statewide Required Methods of Evaluation:
Examples of potential methods of evaluation used to observe or measure students' achievement of course outcomes and objectives could include, but are not limited to: laboratory exercises, practica, quizzes, projects, and research demonstrations. Methods of evaluation are at the discretion of local faculty.
Expanded and Additional Local Methods of Evaluation: See table below.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
0 - 10% |
| Lab Reports | |
| This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course. |
|
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
5 - 25% |
| Problem solving assignments | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
5 - 25% |
| Skill demonstration assignments | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
30 - 45% |
| Quiz(zes) or exam(s) | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
5 - 15% |
| In-Class Participation and Attendance | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
Untitled document
Statewide Representative Textbooks:
Textbook choice is the discretion of faculty.
Texts can include, but are not limited to, the following:
Shook, B., Braff, L., Nelson, K., & Aguilera, K. (Eds.). (2021). Explorations Biological Anthropology Lab and Activities Manual. 1st ed.: LibreTexts / American Anthropological Association. CC BY NC (OER).
Taylor-Hill, L. (2025). Calculations and Palpations: An Open Invitation to Biological Anthropology Laboratory. CC BY NC SA (OER).
Soluri, K. E., & Agarwal, S. C. (2019). Laboratory Manual and Workbook for Biological Anthropology. 2nd ed.: Norton.
Hens, S. (2021). Method and Practice in Biological Anthropology: A Workbook and Lab Manual for Introductory Courses. 2nd ed.: Pearson.
Walker-Pacheco, S. (2022). Exploring Physical Anthropology: A Lab Manual and Workbook. 4th ed.: Morton.
Locally developed lab manual.
Print PDF