HUMAN ORIGINS

ANTH 4710 - SPRING 2002

Instructor: Dr. Karen Ramey Burns

Time: MWF 10:10-11:00 plus F 9:05am

Class room: Baldwin Hall G32

Office: Baldwin 105 I

Hours: TR 1:00 - 3:00pm or by appointment

Phone: There is none. Messages can be left at 542-3922.

Email: karburns@arches.uga.edu

TEXTBOOK: Humankind Emerging, the Concise Edition, by Bernard G. Campbell & James D. Loy, 2002

GENERAL INFORMATION

Purpose: The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the science of paleoanthropology. We will study the complete biological evolution of man as researched by physical anthropologists and geneticists. This is a biology course.

Lecture time vs. Laboratory time: All classes are taught in the same room with the same materials. There is no clear distinction between lecture and laboratory in this course. All classes are important.

Responsibilities: You are responsible for textbook and classroom information. Much of the learning takes place in the laboratory or during class time. It is impossible to succeed in this course without being present 100% of the assigned time.

It is very important to keep up with the readings and ask questions - in class, afterwards, or during office hours. If you have a valid excuse for not attending class or a scheduled exam, call the office or leave a voice message in advance. Otherwise, be there.

Respect: The material you will be using is human - natural bone, plaster casts and plastic casts. Some casts are very fragile. Careful handling and appropriate behavior are expected.

Assistance: If you would like to form a group for study or review sessions, please do so. Working in pairs or small groups enhances the learning experience. If you want help at any time, please ask.

Quizzes: There will be weekly quizzes - some written, some practical. Quizzes are a teaching tool, not a form of torture. They provide an opportunity for you to check your study techniques and your progress.

Assignments: Assignments will include short assignments on specific subjects. We will talk about these in class. There will be no term papers.

Grades: Quizzes, assignments, and final exam each form one third of your final grade. Grades are assigned on the traditional scale (A= >90%, B = 80-89%, C = 70-79%, D = 60-69%). There is no grading curve.

Preliminary Schedule for Human Origins

ANTH 4710- Spring 2002