Shamans, Witches and Magic

Introduction to Biological Anthropology – ANTH 101 (3051) Los Angeles Valley College Professor Sashur Henninger-Rener Meets: W 6:50pm-10pm in AHS 143 Office Hours: 6:30pm in AHS 143 [email protected]

Course Objectives: The goals of this course are for students to explore and understand the evolutionary basis for humankind and the nature of contemporary human variation. Students will be expected to understand the basics of evolutionary theory and genetics. We will utilize the fossil record in comparison with non-human primate ecology to create images of various evolutionary pathways. Finally, students will be expected to illustrate the bases of modern human variation, focusing on various environmental stressors that have and continue to shape our species.

Student Learning Outcomes: By the end of the semester, a student who successfully completes the class will be able to analyze human anatomy and behavior from an evolutionary perspective.

Text & Websites: Jurmain, R., Kilgore, L., & Trevathan, W. (2017). Essentials of Physical Anthropology. Belmont, CA: Cengage Learning. ISBN 1305633814

“Learn Genetics.” (n/d). University of Utah Health Sciences. Retrieved from http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/.

See course outline for article titles, available in online through Canvas website.

Course Requirements: Attendance is mandatory and will be recorded daily. Class participation is highly encouraged and 4 absences will result in being dropped from the course.

Late Assignments: I do not accept late assignments in this course unless you have discussed the issue with me before the original due date. Late assignments will potentially suffer a 10% deduction for each late day. If you’re having difficulty, please reach out as soon as possible.

1 Plagiarism Policy: Plagiarism is a serious offense and will receive an automatic zero with no opportunity to rewrite. Plagiarism means to use someone else’s words as your own, this includes copy/pasting from resources without quotation marks and citation, paraphrasing where you copy/paste and change one or two words, or any indication that you have taken credit for the original author’s work.

Grading - See below:

 Evidence for evolution written assignment: 100 points  Primate written assignment: 150 points each,  Hominin chart: 100 points  3 exams: Points TBD  Extra credit: I will offer extra credit for visiting one of the San Diego Zoos (or another zoo). (5 points added to primate paper grade). You will provide proof of your ticket and a 1 page write up of what you did and how it relates to course concepts.

I do not round up grades. Your grade is an accumulation of your work throughout the semester and all grades are constantly available to you on Blackboard. Pay attention to them. Ask questions throughout the semester within ONE WEEK from receiving your grade for help. Do not come to me at the end of the semester for a grade boost.

0-59 = F, 60-69 = D, 70-79 = C, 80-89 = B, 90-100+ = A

ASSIGNMENTS:

Exams: There will be THREE exams in the class that will consist of short answer questions about lecture material, readings, class activities, and films from class.

Primate and evidence for evolution papers: Your written assignments will be available on Canvas. You are expected to completely answer all parts of the question, citing as necessary in APA. This will be submitted through the same assignment link to Canvas.

All written assignments should follow these guidelines:

- Must include a cover page that includes: Your name, my name, class name, date - Each paper must have 1-inch margins all around - Each paper's length will be listed in the assignment itself and do not include cover/reference page. - Each paper must be in Times New Roman font, size 12. - Each paper must be double-spaced - Each paper must be submitted as a .doc file, otherwise it may not open.

2 - Must use APA (6th ed.) style as outlined in the approved APA style guide to document all sources. - Must include, on the final page, a reference page that is completed according to APA - Source must be academic. Refrain from using most internet sources. NO Wikipedia! -10% will be automatically deducted for not following these instructions.

Course Outline and Schedule (Subject to Change): All readings found on Blackboard

Date Assigned Reading for that Week Assignments Due 2/8 Introduction to Physical Anthropology – Chapter 1 Assignments Due: 1. Miller, J., Scott, E., & Okamoto, S. (2006, August 11). Public Acceptance of Evolution. Science 313: 765-766. Retrieved from http://lchc.ucsd.edu/MCA/Mail/xmcamail.2012_01.dir/pdf8R1YkLhAVM.pdf. 2/15 The development of evolutionary theory – Chapter 2; Natural selection Assignments Due: 1. Root-Bernstein, R. & McEachron, D. (1982, October). Teaching Theories: Start searching for an article The Evolution-Creation Controversy. The American Biology Teacher 44(7): for your “evidence of 413-420. Retrieved from evolution” written http://www.ksufiles.com/Fall_2010/ANTH3301__02/4447552.pdf. assignment. 2. Kingsley, D.M. (2009, January). From atoms to traits. Scientific American, 300: 52-59. 2/22 1. The Biological Basis of Life – Chapter 3 Assignments Due: 2. Carroll, S.B., Prudd’homme, B., & Gompel, N. (2008, May). Regulating evolution. Scientific American 28: 60-67. 3/1 1. Heredity and Evolution – Chapter 4; The Processes of Macroevolution – Assignments Due: Chapter 5 Evidence for evolution 2. Buckholtz, J. W. (October 2012). Neuroprediction and crime. PBS Nova.. written assignment due Retrieved from http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/neuroprediction- crime.html. 3/8 1. An Overview of the Primates – Chapter 6 Assignments Due: 1. Exam 1 first half of class 3/15 1. Primate Behavior – Chapter 7 Assignment Due: 2. de Wall, F. (2013, February). Bonobo Bliss. Natural History, 121(1): 14-23. Retrieved from EBSCO in online MiraCosta Library. 3. Horgan, J. (2008, April). WAR WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR? Discover 29(4): 24-27. Retrieved from EBSCO in online MiraCosta Library. 3/22 1. Primate and Hominin Origins – Chapter 8 – Early primates Assignments Due: 2. RadhaKrishna, S. (2006, July). From Purgatorius ceratops to Homo Sapiens. Resonance. Pp. 51-60. Retrieved from http://www.ias.ac.in/resonance/july06/p51-60.pdf.

3/29 1. Primate and Hominin Origins – Chapter 8 continued - Bipedalism Assignments Due: 2. Wayman, E. (2012, August). Becoming human: The evolution of walking Primate written assignment upright. Smithsonian Magazine. Retrived from due http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/becoming-human-the- evolution-of-walking-upright-13837658/?no-ist.

3 4/12 1. The First Dispersal of the Genus Homo: Homo Erectus and Contemporaries Assignments Due: – Chapter 9; 2. Wong, K. (2006, June). Stranger in a New Land. Scientific American Special Edition, 16(2): 38-47. Retrieved from EBSCO in online MiraCosta Library. 4/19 1. Pre-modern Humans – Chapter 10 Assignments Due: 2. Mckie, R. (2013, June). Why did the Neanderthals die out? The Guardian. 1. Exam 2 Retrieved from http://www.theguardian.com/science/2013/jun/02/why-did- neanderthals-die-out. 3. Zimmer, C. (2013, March 4). Interbreeding With Neanderthals. Discover Magazine. Retrieved from http://discovermagazine.com/2013/march/14- interbreeding-neanderthals. 4/26 1. The Origins and Dispersal of Modern Humans - Chapter 11 Assignments Due: 2. Caspari, R. (2012, December). The evolution of grandparents. Scientific American, 22: 38-43. 5/3 The Human Brain Assignments Due: 1. “Brain basics: Know your brain.” (2015, April 17). The National Institute 1. Hominin trends chart due for Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Retrieved from http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/brain_basics/know_your_brain.htm. 2. Wayman, E. (2012, June 25). When did the human mind evolve to what it is today? Smithsonian. Retrieved from http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science- nature/when-did-the-human-mind-evolve-to-what-it-is-today-140507905/?all. 5/10 Human Variation and Adaptation – Chapter 12 Assignments Due: 2. Jablonski, N.G. & Chaplin, G. (2003). Skin deep. Scientific American, 72- 79. 3. Brown, P. & Konner, M. (1987, June). An Anthropological Perspective on Obesity. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 499: 29-46. 4. Diamond, J. (1992, October). The arrow of disease. Discover Magazine. Retrieved from http://discovermagazine.com/1992/oct/thearrowofdiseas137. 5/17 1. Legacies of Human Evolutionary History: Effects on the Individual – Assignments Due: Chapter 13 2. Prado, E. & Dewey, K. (2012, January). Nutrition and Brain Development in Early Life. Alive & Thrive. (2): 1-13. Retrieved from http://www.aliveandthrive.org/sites/default/files/file-attachments/Technical %20Brief%204-%20Nutrition%20and%20brain%20development%20in %20early%20life.pdf. 3. Beil, L. (2012, December 1). Early Arrival: Premature Puberty Among Girls Poses Scientific Puzzle. ScienceNews, 182(11): 26. Retrieved from http://www.sciencenews.org/view/feature/id/346459/description/Early_Arrival 4. Kimura, D. (1999). Sex differences in the brain. Scientific American. Retrieved from http://www.ucd.ie/artspgs/langimp/genderbrain.pdf. 5/24 1. Chapter 13 Continued. Assignments Due: 2. Weinert, B.T. & Timiras, P.S. (2003). Theories of aging. Journal of Applied Physiology, 95: 1706-1716. 5/31 Assignments Due: Final Exam

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Special Services – (818) 947-2681 Student Services Annex (SSA) -- Room 175 Students with disabilities, whether physical, learning, or psychological, who believe that they may need accommodations in this class, are encouraged to contact the office of Special Services as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. Authorization, based on verification of disability, is required before any accommodation can be made.