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ANTHRO 213-0 : Human Origins

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Where have we come from? How have we gotten here? Why have we been so successful as a species? In this course, we address these questions as we explore the origins, evolution, and spread of modern humans. You will be introduced to our living primate relatives and extinct ancestors as you learn about human biological and cultural evolution, adaptation, and behavior. You will discover how people have come to populate the globe and are still evolving today in an ever-changing world. Ultimately, you will see how our evolutionary legacy impacts the human life course and has led to the incredible similarities and astonishing diversity of our species.