Anthropology 202, Dr. J. Chism
Spring 2012
LECTURE OUTLINE AND READING ASSIGNMENTS
All reading assignments are in Biological Anthropology, Stanford et al., 2009.
Dates
1/9, 1/11
Lecture Topics
Intro to course, anthropology,
Historical background to evolution
Reading Assignments
Intro, ch 1
1/16
1/18
Holiday – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Historical background to evolution
ch 1
1/23, 1/25
natural selection, basics of cells
ch 2
1/30, 2/1
genetics, microevolution
ch 3, 4
2/6,
2/8
micro-to-macroevolution
FIRST EXAM
ch 4, 5
2/13, 2/15
Intro to living primates
ch 6
2/20, 2/22
Primate behavior
ch 7
2/27, 2/29
3/2
Primate behavior
ZOO TRIP (required class activity)
ch 7
3/5
3/7
Fossils, dating the past
SECOND EXAM
ch 8
3/12-3/16
SPRING BREAK
3/19, 3/21
Primate evolution
3/21
Zoo Report Due
3/26, 3/28
Hominoids to early hominids
ch 10, 11
4/2, 4/4
Homo emerges
ch 12
4/9, 4/11
Premodern humans
ch 13
4/16, 4/18
Modern humans, art
ch 14
4/23
Summing Up
Final Exam: Monday, April 30th, 3pm
ch 9
INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
(ANTH 202/001:3) CRN# 21125 Spring 2012
Lecture MW 12:30-1:45, Lab 2:00-3:15, 333 Dalton Hall
Dr. Janice Chism & Ms. Jessica Boulware
Contact Information for Dr. Chism: Office Hours: TRF10:00-11:00 and by
appointment, 118 Dalton. Office Phone/Voicemail: 323-2111 ext 6429. Email:
chismj@winthrop .edu
Contact Information for Ms. Boulware: Office Hours: MW 11-12 and by
appointment, 106 Dalton. Office Phone/Voicemail: 323-2111 ext. 6435. Email:
boulwarej@winthrop.edu
Textbook: Biological Anthropology: The Natural History of Humankind, Stanford, Allen
and Antón, 2nd ed. 2009, and Lab Manual and Workbook for Physical Anthropology, 7th
ed., Diane France, 2011.
Scope and Purpose of the Course: This course traces the evolutionary history of
humans and their primate relatives. We will study the anatomy, physiology and behavior
of living and fossil primates, look at the extent of variation among modern humans and
examine the evidence for the morphology and ways of life of our hominid ancestors.
Labs are designed to familiarize students with the scientific method and to provide handson experience with key concepts and with skeletal and fossil material.
Student Learning Outcomes and General Education Goals: This course is designed to
meet Goal 5 – To understand scientific knowledge in terms of its methods or acquisition,
its specific quantitative nature, and its dynamic and contingent character. It fulfills the
General Education Life Sciences Lab Course requirement. To meet the criteria for these
classes the course must include a significant writing and critical thinking component and
opportunities for students to collect and analyze original data. The course is designed to
meet Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 of the Natural Science Component. Students in this
course learn fundamental concepts in life science related to evolution, genetics, human
and nonhuman primate skeletal functional anatomy, human biology and adaptation to
diverse environments, paleoanthropology, behavior and ecology of primates (Objective
1). Students carry out short original investiations in which they collect and anlalyze data and
then write up conclusions, demonstrating that they understand and can apply scientific methods
of inquiry and that they can defend conclusions based on their own observations (Objectives 2,
6). They will be able to discuss strengths and limitations of biological anthropology as a science.
Students will also be able to demonstrate an understading of the history of scientific discovery in
the life sciences generally and biological anthropology specifically (Objectives 3, 4).
Course Requirements: There will be two in-class lecture exams, three lab quizzes, two
written reports, a lab practical exam and a comprehensive final exam. There will also be
one required Friday afternoon field trip to Riverbanks Zoo. Information on the reports
will be provided in separate handouts. Students are responsible for all material whether
covered in lectures and labs or assigned as readings. Exams will include material from
readings, films, lab demonstrations, the field trip, and class discussions as well as lecture
material.
Grading and Point Distribution:
In-class exams: 2 @100 pts each
= 200 pts
Lab, Zoo Report: 25, 50 pts
= 75 pts
Lab quizzes: 3 @ 25 pts each
= 75 pts
Lab Practical
= 50 pts
Final Exam
= 150 pts
Total = 550 pts
Grading will be based on the following scale:
93-100% A
83-87% B
73-77% C
92-90% A80-82% B70-72% C88-89% B+
78-79% C+
68-69% D+
60-67%
D
below 60% F
Standards for Grading Written Work: To receive an A, written work, including reports and
essays, must reflect an excellent grasp of the subject matter and must be free of grammatical and
spelling errors. Work that meets all of the criteria of the assignment but shows no special effort or
understanding of the material, or, work that has more than a few typographical or grammatical
errors is C quality work at best.
Academic Honesty: As members of the Winthrop academic community we have all pledged to
adhere to the Winthrop Code of Academic Honesty. This code and what constitutes an act of
academic dishonesty can be found in the Student Handbook. I expect students in my classes to be
familiar with the code and to abide by it. Academic dishonesty is grounds for receiving a
failing grade in this class. In addition, it is my policy to report any act of academic dishonesty
including plagiarism to the Dean of Students for possible additional action. Plagiarism, use of
others’ words or ideas without full and appropriate citation, is a serious act of academic
dishonesty. What constitutes plagiarism is carefully and fully defined in the Prentice Hall
Reference Guide to Grammar and Usage, pp. 298-301, the reference required for all university
WRIT 101 courses. Excellent on-line sources of help in identifying and avoiding plagiarism and
correctly citing borrowed information can be found at the Biology Department’s website under
Academic Integrity (www.winthrop.edu/biology/academic/academicintegrity.htm)
at the Dacus Library website (www.winthrop.edu/dacus/About/Infoguides/plagiarism.htm)
and the Writing Center website (www.winthrop.edu/wcenter/wcenter/dontplag.htm).
Students are responsible for reviewing this material carefully, abiding by it in all
assignments presented for a grade, and asking for clarification and assistance well before
any assignments are due if they do not understand what is required. Written assignments will
be evaluated for appropriate use of borrowed information using the plagiarism detection web
service, Turnitin.com.
Attendance and Success in the Course: Regular attendance is crucial to success in this course.
Some material will only be presented in class or labs (for example, skeletal material, fossils,
films). In addition, some scientific concepts are most easily learned with direct, hands-on
experience. This course has a required lab designed to provide you with this kind of experience.
Students are responsible for the consequences of all absences and for meeting all of the
requirements of the class.
Make-Ups and Late Work: Make-up exams will be given ONLY in the event of serious illness
specifically verified by a physician, in writing. In general, it will not be possible to make up lab
quizzes or practical exams. Work turned in late will lose 10% of the total available points per day
late (including weekend days). Projects turned in without all of the required material or not
submitted to Turnitin.com will be counted late and penalized appropriately.
Classroom Etiquette: Cell phones, pagers, cd players and all other forms of electronica are
not permitted in this class at any time. If I see or hear one of these, I will ask it and you to
leave for the day. Permission of the instructor is required for any photography or audio
recording in class.
Students with Disabilities: If you have a disability and need classroom accommodations, please
contact Gena Smith, Coordinator, Services for Students with Disabilities, at 323-3290 as soon as
possible. Once you have your notification letter, please let me know so that I am aware of any
accommodations needed well before the first test, paper or assignment.
Syllabus Change Policy: Once the course begins changes to the syllabus or schedule of
course activities will only be made in case of extreme circumstances (such as a major
weather event or family emergency) beyond my control. If any change in the syllabus or
schedule of course activities becomes necessary I will notify students as soon as possible
via email and will provide a revised schedule of activities if needed.
Biological Anthropology: Laboratory Schedule-- Spring 2012
Readings and exercises in Lab Manual &Workbook for Physical Anthropology
Week/Dates
#1: 1/9, 1/11
Topics& Activities
Intro, Sci. method
#2: 1/16, 1/18
Evolution and Darwin
# 3: 1/23, 1/25
Cells
Handout
#4: 1/30, 2/1
Mitosis & meiosis;
Mendelian genetics (Do ex 1.3)
ch 1 (p.1-6)
ch 1
#5: 2/6, 2/8
Human genetics, ABO blood groups (Do ex. 1.5)
population genetics
ch 1 (21-22)
ch 1 (p. 25-27)
#6: 2/13, 2/15
How selection works: Assortative Mating
Project ; taxonomy & primate classification
Lab Quiz I: Genetics
handout
handout
#7: 2/20, 2/22
comparative mammalian anatomy;
living primate characteristics
(Do ex. 5.1, 6.1)
ch 5 (111-127)
ch 6
#8: 2/27
2/27, 2/29
Assortative Mating Project Due
Primate behavior;
observing primates, video
ZOO TRIP (do 7.1, 7.2, 7. 3 at zoo)
2/15
3/2
Lab Manual
Handout
ch 7
#9: 3/5
3/5, 3/7
Lab Quiz II: Primates
human osteology (Do ex. 3.1)
#10: 3/12, 3/14
SPRING BREAK
#11: 3/19, 3/21
Osteology: Skulls, teeth and diets;
forensics
ch 8
ch 14
#12: 3/26, 3/28
3/28
Fossil primates (Do ex. 8.1);
Lab Quiz III: The skeleton;
ch 8, 9
#13: 4/2, 4/4
Early hominids (Do ex. 9.1)
Australopithecus to Homo
ch 10
#14: 4/9, 4/11
Homo (Do ex. 11.1); Modern humans,
ch 11
#15: 4/16, 4/18
Brain evolution, tools; review
4/23
Lab Practical
ch 3