Required Text: Human Evolution, by Bernard Campbell, 4th edition 1998, Aldine DeGruyter, New York

SPRING RECESS: March 4-11, 2012 NO CLASSES

TOPIC READING ASSIGNMENT

I. Introduction: Genetics and Natural Selection Chapters 1, 2

II. Classification, Origins and Evolution of the Primates Chapters 3,4

III. Functional Anatomy and Locomotion Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9

MIDTERM EXAM:  FEB 23, 2012

IV. Hominid Paleontology Chapters 5, 13

V. "Race" and Human Adaptation Chapter 13

VI.Primate Behavior Chapters 10, 11, 12

FINAL EXAM: Monday  April 23, 2012  12-1:50 P.M.

These reading assignments are the only ones required for this course. For additional materials, it is recommended that you consult the bibliographies at the end of each chapter. The assignments should be read enough in advance to allow for intelligent participation in class discussions/recitation. Reading material will not be covered per se unless brought up in discussion.