Anthropology 2301

Section N01 CRN 25104

Spring 2019 Syllabus
Blinn College – Bryan Campus

Lecture: Internet (eCampus)

Instructor: Bonny M. Ford, PhD
Office: Rm 104, Building B
Email: bonny.ford@blinn.edu (preferred contact)
Phone: (979) 209 – 8581
Office Hours: W 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, or by appointment

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The study of human origins and bio-cultural adaptations. Topics may include primatology, genetics, human
variation, forensics, health, and ethics in the discipline. 48 contact hours. Credit: Three semester hours.

PREREQUISITES AND MINIMUM SKILLS:

There are no prerequisites for this course. Minimum skills include - proficiency with eCampus, MS Word, and
skills needed to complete assignments.

CORE CURRICULUM STATEMENT:

Through the Texas Core Curriculum, students will gain a foundation of knowledge in human cultures and the
physical and natural world, develop principles of personal and social responsibility for living in a diverse world,
and advance intellectual and practical skills that are essential for all learning. For details relating to this core
course, please see:

http://www.blinn.edu/academics/core_curriculum.html

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Students are expected to:

 Describe key concepts and theories of physical anthropology. (SLO 1)

 Explain the principles and processes of human evolution. (SLO 2)
 Describe how the scientific method is used in physical anthropology. (SLO 3)

TEXTBOOK, SUPPLIES & MATERIALS:

 Larsen, Clark Spencer. 2016. Essentials of Physical Anthropology, 3 rd edition. Norton Publishing. ISBN:
978-0-393-61226-4.
 Students will need a webcam and microphone on their computer for video recordings.
 Software: Tegrity will be used for video recordings. Word, Excel, or PowerPoint for assignments. MS
Office is free in your Buc email account to download or use in the cloud
(http://www.blinn.edu/acadtech/Office365.html) or contact Academic Technology (979-8330-4357).
Adobe Acrobat is required to read PDF files, and is available for free download here. Respondus
LockDown Browser for eCampus.
 For an online class, you will need a full computer not a smartphone or light tablet and broadband
internet services. See the Minimum Hardware and Software Recommendations
(http://www.blinn.edu/online/technical/ecampus-tech.html ).
 The instructor may use or recommend supplemental materials such as student workbooks or tutorials,
class handouts, lecture material sold at the college book-store or copy center, readers, journals,
periodicals, or reserve material available on campus.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Grading: Grades for this course will be assigned based on the following scale: A = 100-90%, B = 89-80%, C = 79-
70%, D = 69-60%, and F < 60%. Your grade for this course will be based on 4 exams, assignments and quizzes,
and discussion forums (participation):

Exam 1 15%
Exam 2 15%
Exam 3 15%
Final Exam 15%
Discussion Forums (Participation) 10%
Assignments and Quizzes 30%

Exams: Exams 1, 2, and 3 will be non-cumulative; however, a basic understanding of concepts from previous
exams will be necessary for later exams. Exams 1, 2, and 3 will each be worth 15% of your overall course grade
(total 45%). The Final Exam will be cumulative and worth 15% of your overall course grade. Exams 1, 2, and 3
will consist of 45 multiple choice questions. The Final Exam will consist of 45 multiple choice questions and 10
short answer questions. Exam questions will be based on the online materials, textbook chapters, assigned
readings, and videos viewed.

All exams will be taken online using the Respondus LockDown Browser and Tegrity Test Proctoring in eCampus.
You will be allowed to use your completed study guide on each exam. Exams are closed textbook and you are
not allowed to use any other resources outside of your study guide, including the internet or friends. I will
email the password to the exam at 8 am on the exam day and you will have until 10:00 pm that day to
complete the exam. For Exams 1, 2, and 3, once you start the exam you will have 60 minutes to complete it
and submit your answers, you cannot stop the exam and start back later. For the Final Exam, once you start
the exam you will have 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete it and submit your answers, you cannot stop the
exam and start back later.

Make-up Exams: Students who have legitimate Blinn College approved excuses, with proper documentation,
will be allowed to take a make-up exam. Legitimate reasons for missing an exam, as outlined in the Blinn
College regulations are: 1) observance of religious holy days - The student should notify his or her instructor(s)
no later than the 15th day of the semester concerning the specific date(s) that the student will be absent for
any religious holy day(s); 2) representing the College District at an official institutional function; 3) high school
dual credit students representing the independent school district at an official institutional function; and 4)
military service. You will not be allowed to make up an exam unless you can provide proper documentation for
your absence. Any student who misses an exam and cannot document a legitimate reason for their absence
will receive a score of zero for that exam. All make-up exams must be scheduled and taken within 7 days from
the date of your absence.

Assignments and Quizzes: These activities are designed to ensure that students are keeping up with the
materials and critically thinking about course materials and texts. Assignments and quizzes will be worth 30%
of your overall grade. Please see the schedule below for a list of assignments and due dates. In general,
assignments and quizzes will be due weekly by 11:59 pm on Friday. No late assignments will be accepted.
Technical issues are not an excuse for late work so plan ahead and do not wait until the last minute to submit
assignments.

Discussion Forums (Participation): Throughout the semester, students will participate in Discussion Forums
designed to engage students with the materials and with one another. Discussion Forum participation will
count as your participation in this course, and will be worth 10% of your overall grade. Please see the schedule
below for a complete list of Discussion Forums and due dates. Original posts to Discussion Forums will be due
weekly by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, and you will post 2 replies on 2 different days due weekly by 11:59 pm on
Sunday. No late Discussion Forums will be accepted. Technical issues are not an excuse for late work so plan
ahead and do not wait until the last minute to submit assignments.
Required Skills to be Successful:

Writing Skills. Online courses by nature require a lot of writing. The expectation is for you to use Standard
English which includes proper sentence structure, grammar, paragraphing, etc. You may want to visit the
Writing Center. Tutoring is free to students and available day, evening, and weekends.

Technical Skills. This is an online course, so it is imperative you have some basic computer skills such as
manipulating files commonly used in word processing systems, using email properly, attaching files to
discussion posts, completing searches on the internet, and viewing videos online.

You must be familiar with eCampus. If not, you need to get help from Distance Learning on the Bryan Campus.
I am always available to answer questions, but my focus will be on the coursework and not your computer
knowledge.

eCampus: To access eCampus, go to https://ecampusd2l.blinn.edu/ and log in using your Blinn ID. This is an
online course and all course materials (course syllabus, lectures, assignments, exams, grades, all required
readings not in the textbook, etc.) will be posted here. Make sure to check this site regularly to keep up with
assignments, exams, and important announcements.

Course Policies:
Academic honesty: Academic honesty is required. YOUR WORK MUST BE YOUR OWN! You may work
together, but you must produce your own assignments. If I feel your work is not your own, I will not accept it.
You are expected to understand plagiarism and copyright laws and to follow them. Plagiarized work will result
in a zero on the assignment and possible failure of the course on the first incident and failure of the course on
a second incident.

Withdrawal: Students are expected to withdraw from the course on their own—I will not drop you from the
class. The last day for withdrawal from the class with a Q is April 26, 2019. All students enrolled at the end of
the course will receive a grade based on work completed.

Late work: Problems with technology (e.g. computer crashes, bad disks, disappearing documents)
are NOT acceptable excuses for failing to submit your assignments on time. Allow yourself plenty of time to
resolve any problems before assignment due dates.

Attendance policy and participation: Although this is an online class, attendance is still required following
Blinn's official attendance policy (see below). You will be marked present each week that you turn in ALL the
assignments for that weekly module. Failure to turn in ALL assignments for the week will be counted as an
absence. You will be allowed 2 unexcused absences, more than 2 unexcused absences will result in you being
dropped from the course.

Communication policy:
 My preferred contact method is email. You can email me in eCampus by simply selecting the 'letter'
icon in the top toolbar above and typing in my name or you can email me at my Blinn email address
(bonny.ford@blinn.edu).
 During the week (Monday - Friday), I will respond to emails within 24 hours. If you email me on the
weekend (Saturday or Sunday) or during a school holiday, I will respond within 48 hours. Please
remember to be respectful and use proper spelling, grammar, and etiquette when sending me emails.
 I will hold virtual office hours every week on Wednesday from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. During this time I
will be logged in to eCampus, and you can instant message me.
 If you have any questions that are not personal in nature, post them to the Communication Lounge. I
will check this on a daily basis Monday – Friday.
 Remember: I am always available via email to answer any questions!
Grading feedback:
 All written assignments, discussion forums, and exams will be graded within one week of the due date.
All "online" quizzes are graded immediately upon completion.
 Remember: each assignment has a specific due date, at which time it needs to be completed and
submitted. Late assignments will not be accepted!
 Technical issues are not an excuse for late assignments. Do not wait until the last minute to complete
your assignments.

Academic integrity and proctoring:

Proctoring: We will be using the Respondus LockDown Browser (RLB) combined with Tegrity Test Proctoring
for exams in this course.

The RLB is software that installs on your computer the first time you start to take a Lockdown Browser test.
Once the software is installed it prevents opening another window or the internet on the computer. Once
installed you will start the exam by clicking on the exam on the content page. This will take you to a lockdown
browser window where you will see a list of exams and click on the test. You can find instructions for
installation and troubleshooting tips in the Proctoring module in eCampus.

Tegrity Test Proctoring:

 Instructors may require students to record their test taking sessions using Tegrity.
 Students record screen content along with a video of the student taking the test.
 Tegrity is a screen recording software integrated with the eCampus Learning Management
system.
 There is no cost to the student but the student MUST have a webcam and their photo ID.

Requirements for Remote Test Proctoring:

 The Tegrity remote test proctoring feature requires a reasonably modern Microsoft Windows
based PC or Apple Macintosh with a webcam and recording microphone. Most webcams that
are handled properly by your operating system should work with Tegrity.
 On a Windows PC, the webcam needs to be Windows Driver Model (WDM) compatible —
most webcams available today are WDM compatible. On a Macintosh, the webcam needs to
support QuickTimeTM.
 Detailed PC and Mac computer configuration specifications are identified in the “What are the
requirements for creating a recording?” help article.
 You can find instructions for installation and troubleshooting tips in the Proctoring module in
eCampus.

If a student is caught cheating on any exams or plagiarizing any assignments for this course, that student will
receive a 0 for the exam/assignment and will be reported to Blinn College. Plagiarism constitutes taking credit
for the work of someone else. If you're unsure what plagiarism is, please visit this page on Blinn's website.
Please see the Blinn College official Scholastic Integrity policy below.

Tech information and tech questions:

For assistance on eCampus technical issues submit a help request via the Distance Education Technical support
page at Distance Learning Student Support - Help Desk page or by phone at 979-209-7298.
 For help with passwords go to the Academic Technology Help page or dial 979-830-4357.
 For how to use eCampus reference files view the eCampus Quick Tips page and eCampus Tutorials.
  To participate in this course your Internet connection must be reliable. A cable or LAN connection is
recommended. If you have dial-up or satellite you must come to campus or find a location with a faster
speed to take tests. View the Minimum Hardware and Software Recommendations for online
courses.
 A 'broken’ computer or Internet connection is not an acceptable excuse for missing or late
assignments. Please designate 2 locations that you will use as backup locations if your Internet
connection or computer fail.

Netiquette for online classes:

Please review and adhere to the Netiquette for Online Coursework guidelines. You are expected to follow the
netiquette rules listed below during your discussion postings and other communication (that includes emails to
me):

 Treat online conversations the same way you would in a face-to-face environment.
 Don’t share confidential information.
 Adhere to due dates for discussion forums. The earlier you post the longer your classmates will have to
respond to your post.
 Stay up-to-date on forum postings by reading them regularly.
 Do not plagiarize. Always cite your references when posting online content.
 "Electronic communication does not provide visual cues, such as smiles or frowns that face-to-face
communication allows. Therefore, humor and/or sarcasm in written text might be misunderstood and
interpreted as rude or inflammatory in the online environment. Choose your words carefully to avoid
hurting, or angering anyone. Should emotions become inflamed, do not promote the anger. Take a
cooling down period, perhaps overnight, before you engage in the online activity again." (Netiquette
Guidelines)
 Do not use all capital letters in your postings. This is considered ‘shouting’.
 Use Standard English and make sure to proofread your work.
 If you do not understand the directions for the assignment or the posts of your fellow classmates, ask
for clarification.
 The online classroom consists of a community of learners. Respect the opinions of others and always
be courteous in your interactions.

Course Structure: The class includes 14 Modules. The modules are

Module 1 – Week 1: What is Physical Anthropology?
Module 2 – Week 2: Evolution
Module 3 – Week 3: Genetics
Module 4 – Week 4: Genes and Their Evolution
Module 5 - Week 5: Living People
Module 6 - Week 6: The Primates
Module 7 - Week 7: Primate Behavior
Module 8 - Week 8: Fossils and Their Place in Time and Nature
Module 9 - Week 9: Primate Origins and Evolution
Module 10 - Week 10: Early Hominin Origins and Evolution
Module 11 - Week 11: The Origins and Evolution of Early Homo
Module 12 - Week 12: Origins, Evolution, and Dispersal of Modern People
Module 13 - Week 14: Our Last 10,000 Years: Agriculture, Population, Biology
Module 14 - Week 15: Bioarchaeology and Forensic Anthropology
It is imperative that you go through each module carefully. Each module will give you the objectives,
assignments, and due dates. Module activities will include:
1. Read the Chapter(s). We will cover one or two different topics each week. There is a chapter in your
book for each topic. You will need to begin the week by reading the assigned chapter(s).
2. Review the Lecture. If you review this as you read the chapter, it will be helpful.
3. Post to Discussion Forum. You will then need to post on the discussion forum for the week. This
forum will either involve some aspect of the chapter you have read or something in the materials you
are assigned. You will be required to give an in depth response to the question(s) I have posted. I
expect you to use proper sentence structure, grammar, spelling, etc. You must also not only give your
opinion, but back up your posting with facts from the chapter or from the information I have given
you. I must be able to tell that you have read and understand the assignment. I will use a rubric to
grade your posting. Make sure you look at the rubric before posting so you understand how you will
be graded. These postings are due by 11:59 pm on Wednesday of each week.
4. Assignments. Once you have completed your posting, you will have assignments for each topic. The
assignments will be posted in each weekly module. Specific instructions will be given there. You will
upload any required submissions as Word or PDF documents. This will be due by 11:59 pm on Friday of
each week.
5. Respond to Postings of Classmates. You will also respond to the postings of your classmates during the
week. You must respond to a minimum of 2 postings. You cannot respond on the same day you
post. You must respond on at least two different days. Your response must be thorough and add to
the information given by your classmate. I do not want you simply stating, "I agree". I want you to
explain why (with evidence from the book or from the other sources you have used during the week)
you agree. Or, I want you to respectfully disagree. Explain why you believe another way and back it
up with facts. These must be completed by 11:59 pm on Sunday of each week.

BLINN COLLEGE POLICIES:

All policies, guidelines, and procedures in the Blinn College Catalog, Blinn College Board Policies, and the Blinn
College Administrative Regulations are applicable to this course.

Specific information on civility, attendance, add/drop, scholastic integrity, students with disabilities, final grade
appeal, alternative retailers, campus carry and proctoring arrangements and cost.

Notice of any action taken under these protocol and procedures, by Blinn College or its employees, may be
delivered by hand, through the U.S. Postal Service, or electronically to the student’s Blinn Buc e-mail account.
Notice shall be deemed received upon actual receipt, on deposit in the U.S. Mail, or upon entering the
information processing system used by Blinn College for Blinn Buc e-mail accounts, whichever first occurs.

Civility Statement: Blinn College holds all members of the college community, which includes students,
faculty, and staff, accountable for their actions and words. Therefore, all members should commit themselves
to behave in a manner that respects and demonstrates concern for the dignity, rights, and freedoms of others,
including respect for the physical and intellectual property of all members of the college community.
Civility Notification Statement. If a student is asked to leave the classroom because of uncivil behavior, the
student may not return to that class until he or she arranges a conference with the instructor; it is the
student’s responsibility to arrange for this conference within two school days of being notified of the
suspension from class. This statement reflects step one of three possible steps in the incivility process. The
Incivility Protocol is detailed in the Blinn College Catalog and in Blinn College Board Policy FLB (LOCAL).
Attendance Policy: Class attendance is essential for student success; therefore, students are required to
attend all classes promptly and regularly. A record of attendance is maintained from the first day of classes
and/or the first day the student’s name appears on the roster through final examinations.
Students who accrue one week’s worth of absences during the semester will be sent an e-mail through their
Buc account requiring them to contact their instructor and immediately schedule a conference to discuss their
attendance issues. Students who accumulate two weeks’ worth of unexcused absences may be
administratively withdrawn from class. There are four forms of excused absences recognized by the institution:

1. Observance of religious holy days - Students should notify their instructor(s) no later than the 15th day
of the semester concerning the specific date(s) for absences for any religious holy day(s);
2. Representing the College District at an official institutional function;
3. Dual credit students representing the high school or independent school district at an official
institutional function; and
4. Military service.

Other circumstances may be considered an excused absence at the discretion of the faculty member with
appropriate documentation. College District-mandated attendance policy applies to all coursework; including
coursework in developmental/ non-credit courses. Failure to attend developmental classes will also result in
removal from the course as defined by the College District. (Blinn College Board Policy FC Local).
Course Loads and Schedules (Adding/Dropping Classes): It is the student’s responsibility to officially drop a
class he or she is no longer attending. (Blinn College Board Policy ECC Local). Students interested in dropping a
course or withdrawing from school may do so by logging into myBlinn and clicking on “add/drop +/-" link, and
then selecting the current registration term and “webdrop” from the action drop down menu. The final step is
scrolling to the bottom of the page and clicking submit. Students should contact Enrollment Services at 979-
830-4800 for assistance with webdrop or to drop due to: severe illness, care for a sick, injured, or needy
person, death of a close relative/relation, military duty, military duty of a close relative/relation, or change in
work schedule. The last day to drop a class with a Q is April 26, 2019 according to the Academic Calendar.

Scholastic Integrity: The Scholastic Integrity Policy is located in the Blinn College Catalog, in Blinn College
Board Policy FLDB (LOCAL), and the Blinn College Administrative Regulations. A student accused of scholastic
dishonesty is entitled to due process as outlined in these documents.

It is the responsibility of students and faculty members to maintain scholastic integrity at the College District
by refusing to tolerate any form of scholastic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or any other act of
dishonesty. If there is compelling evidence that a student is involved in cheating or plagiarism, the instructor
will address the infraction.

Students with Disabilities:

Non-Discrimination Statement: Blinn College does not discriminate against qualified individuals with
disabilities in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff,
or the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by applicable federal laws and regulations.

For questions about Blinn College’s compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act
(ADAAA), please contact the Office of Disability Services at (979) 830-4157 for Brenham, Schulenburg, and
Sealy campuses and (979) 209-7251 for Bryan campus.
Services for Students with Documented Disabilities

Students with documented disabilities must self-identify and provide current, appropriate documentation of
the disability to the Office of Disability Services (ODS) prior to receiving services. Students are encouraged to
contact this office as early as possible to initiate services. Direct services to students with disabilities are
provided in the following areas:
  Assessment of needs and appropriate services
 Provision of classroom and testing accommodations
 Assistance in orientation and registration procedures
 Counseling on disability related issues

Information, education, referrals, and consultation about specific disabilities are available to interested parties
on request. For answers to specific questions or to request an information packet, contact the Office of
Disability Services on the specific campus you will be attending.

Bryan Campus: (979) 209-7251; Brenham, Sealy, Schulenburg Campuses: (979) 830-4157; Distance Learning
students may contact either office.

Final Grade Appeal Policy: If a student wishes to appeal a final course grade, the guidelines and timeline for a
three-step appeal process are detailed in the Blinn College Catalog, in Blinn College Board Policy FLDB (LOCAL),
and the Blinn College Administrative Regulations.

Alternate Retailers: A student of this institution is not obligated to buy or rent a textbook from a Blinn College
affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an
online retailer.

Campus Carry: Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 411.2031 and Blinn College Policy CHF
(Local) (Blinn’s CHL Policy), a concealed handgun license holder may carry a concealed handgun, on or about
the license holder’s person, on College District property or in a College District vehicle, unless prohibited by
state or federal law, college policy, or procedure. Concealed handguns may not be carried on the second floor
of the Health Sciences Center and all other areas identified in Blinn’s CHL Policy. The open carrying of
handguns on College District property is prohibited. More information on Blinn’s CHL Policy is available
at https://www.blinn.edu/campus-carry/.

ANTH 2301 Course Schedule

You are responsible for the readings on the day they are due. Please remember that content from the online
materials, textbook, videos, and any additional readings will be included on your exams.

Week One (January 14 – 20, 2019) Online Assignment Details Weekly

Topics: Orientation – Start Here!, Syllabus, and What is Physical Anthropology?

Textbook: Chapter 1
Due Wednesday by 11:59 pm: Who Am I? DF, Syllabus/Orientation Quiz, What is Physical
3
Anthropology? DF
Due Friday by 11:59 pm: Week 1 Assignment
Due Sunday by 11:59 pm: responses What is Physical Anthropology? DF

Week Two (January 21 – 27, 2019) Weekly

MLK Holiday (Monday Jan 21)

Topics: Evolution
Textbook: Chapter 2
3
Due Wednesday by 11:59 pm: Evolution DF
Due Friday by 11:59 pm: Week 2 Assignment
Due Sunday by 11:59 pm: responses Evolution DF

Week Three (January 28 –

February 3, 2019) Weekly
Topics: Genetics
Textbook: Chapters 3
Due Wednesday by 11:59 pm: Genetics DF
3
Due Friday by 11:59 pm: Week 3 Assignment
Due Sunday 9/by 11:59 pm: responses Genetics DF

Week Four (February 4 – 10,

2019) Weekly

Topics: Genes and Their Evolution

Textbook: Chapter 4
Due Wednesday by 11:59 pm: Forces of Evolution DF
3
Due Friday by 11:59 pm: Week 4 Assignment
Due Sunday by 11:59 pm: responses Forces of Evolution DF

Week Five (February 11 – 17,

2019) Weekly
Exam 1: Monday 2/11
Topics: Biology in the Present: Living People
Textbook: Chapter 5
Due Wednesday by 11:59 pm: Human Adaptation DF
3
Due Friday by 11:59 pm: Reading Quiz 1; Week 5 Assignment
Due Sunday by 11:59 pm: responses Human Adaptation DF

Week Six (February 18 – 24, 2019) Weekly

Topics: The Primates

Textbook: Chapter 6
Due Wednesday by 11:59 pm: Primates DF 3
Due Friday by 11:59 pm: Week 6 Assignment
Due Sunday by 11:59 pm: responses Primates DF

Week Seven (February 25 –

March 3, 2019) Weekly

Topics: Primate Behavior

Textbook: Chapter 7
Due Wednesday by 11:59 pm: Primate Behavior DF 3
Due Friday by 11:59 pm: Reading Quiz 2; Week 7 Assignment
Due Sunday by 11:59 pm: responses Primate Behavior DF

Week Eight (March 4 – 10, 2019) Weekly

Topics: Fossils and Their Place in Time and Nature

Textbook: Chapter 8
Due Wednesday by 11:59 pm: Dating the Past DF 3
Due Friday by 11:59 pm: Week 8 Assignment
Due Sunday by 11:59 pm: responses Dating the Past DF

Spring Break March 11 – 15, 2019

Week Nine (March 18 – 24, 2019) Weekly
 Exam 2: Monday 3/18
Topics: Primate Origins and Evolution
Textbook: Chapter 9
Due Wednesday by 11:59 pm: Primate Evolution DF 3
Due Friday by 11:59 pm: Reading Quiz 3; Week 9 Assignment
Due Sunday by 11:59 pm: responses Primate Evolution DF

Week Ten (March 25 – 31, 2019) Weekly

Topics: Early Hominin Origins and Evolution

Textbook: Chapter 10
Due Wednesday by 11:59 pm: Bipedality DF 3
Due Friday by 11:59 pm: Week 10 Assignment
Due Sunday by 11:59 pm: responses Bipedality DF

Week Eleven (April 1 – 7, 2019) Weekly

Topics: The Origins and Evolution of Early Homo

Textbook: Chapter 11
Due Wednesday by 11:59 pm: Genus Homo DF 3
Due Friday by 11:59 pm: Reading Quiz 4; Week 11 Assignment
Due Sunday by 11:59 pm: responses Genus Homo DF

Week Twelve (April 8 – 14, 2019) Weekly

Topics: The Origins, Evolution, and Dispersal of Modern People

Textbook: Chapter 12
Due Wednesday by 11:59 pm: Early Homo sapiens DF 3
Due Friday by 11:59 pm: Reading Quiz 5; Week 12 Assignment
Due Sunday by 11:59 pm: responses Early Homo sapiens DF

Week Thirteen (April 15 – 21,

2019) Weekly
Exam 3: Monday 4/15
Topics: Our Last 10,000 Years: Agriculture, Population, Biology
Textbook: Chapter 13
3
Due Wednesday by 11:59 pm: Agriculture and Health DF
Due Friday by 11:59 pm: Week 13 Assignment
Due Sunday by 11:59 pm: responses Agriculture and Health DF
Week Fourteen (April 22 – 28,
2019) Weekly

Topics: Bioarchaeology & Forensic Anthropology

Due Wednesday by 11:59 pm: Forensic Anthropology DF
3
Due Friday by 11:59 pm: Week 14 Assignment
Due Sunday by 11:59 pm: responses Forensic Anthropology DF

Week Fifteen (April 29 – May 5,

2019) Weekly
 Topics: Review for Final Exam
Due Friday by 11:59 pm: Week 15 Assignment
3

Week Sixteen - Finals Week Weekly

Monday, May 6, 2019 Final Exam: Monday 5/6
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
3
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Total Contact Hours 48

MCS BACKGROUND INFO

General

 ACGM Approval Number: 45.0301.51 25

 CIP Area: - Please Select -
 CIP Code: 45.030151
 Course Type: Academic
 Core Course: Yes

Purpose

Blinn College offers this course to meet their goal of providing a broad range of social science classes,
especially those courses required by the state of Texas for baccalaureate degree candidates. The course is
beneficial for students wishing to increase their understanding of the development and diversity of human
societies.
Assessment

Blinn College evaluates the effectiveness of ANTH 2301 by several methods:

1. Common course assignments are conducted with grading rubrics that are linked to the Student Learning
Outcomes.
2. Student evaluations of faculty are conducted and results reviewed.
3. All instructors have access to, in order to study, the grade distribution for the purpose of determining the
effectiveness of the course.
4. Evaluation of the course considers transferability of the course.
Semester Schedule

Course content is spread throughout the term and reasonable amounts of material are covered for each
testing period. Each instructor ensures that materials and evaluations are scheduled so the goals of the course
are met. Course Information Sheets handed out the first day of class give more specific dates.
Expanded Description

This course considers the nature and sources of variation in human populations from both contemporary and
historical perspectives. The biological basis of life, including human genetics, population dynamics and
adaptive mechanisms are considered in detail. The evolutionary history of the primates and human ancestors
are evaluated. Modern human variation and adaptations are reviewed. Demographic and environmental
backgrounds for these events are well developed. Theories of adaptation and change are evaluated in
consideration of the fossil/archaeological data. Contemporary primates are studied as contrasts for models of
human development, behavior and social organization.
Hours

Summary of dedicated instructional hours

Credit Lecture Lab Clinical Practicum Experiential

3 3 0 0 0 0