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College of Liberal Arts

ANTH 240 – +Introduction to Biological Anthropology (4)

Investigates origins of modern people (Homo sapiens), using evolutionary and anthropological approaches, including understanding our connection with non-human primates. Explores human biological variation and its adaptive significance using key bio-anthropology concepts and methods, including discussion of historical interpretations of this variation. Discusses current research and career opportunities in bio-anthropology. This course may be subject to Enforced Prerequisites that restrict registration into the course. Check the offerings below for more information.

Course Attributes
CoreEd-Scientific Inq&Analysis
Liberal Arts Social Core

For more information, contact OSU Ecampus at 800-667-1465 (option 1) or ecampus.ess@oregonstate.edu.

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TermCRNSecCrP/NInstructorTypeStatusCapAvailWL CapWL Avail
W26420444004Higgins, A.Online Open402500
Registration Restrictions
Campus Restrictions: -C (Corv)
Class Notes: Campus restrictions end Monday of Week 10 .This course requires online proctored testing, which mayinclude testing fees and the use of security measures, suchas a scan of your testing environment and the requiredinstallation of a desktop application. Please carefullyreview online proctored test information at:https://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/services/proctoring .

Textbooks  [ Textbooks]

Syllabus: Available in Canvas to students enrolled in this course. Or contact instructor to request syllabus. (Note: An ONID account is required to view OSU's online directory.)
Find textbooks for ANTH 240 at the OSU Beaver Store (current term only). For questions related to course materials, contact the OSU Beaver Store.

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= Signifies the course as a Baccalaureate Core Course.
= Signifies that fees may apply to the course.
+ = Include restriction.
- = Exclude restriction.
* = Prereq may be taken prior to or simultaneously with this course.