Anthropology 101 Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Section 3601
Dr. Leanna Wolfe Fall 2008
Section 3601
Dr. Leanna Wolfe Fall 2008
Class Meets:
September 3, 2008 – December 17, 2008
Wednesdays 6:00 PM -- 9:10 PM
Room: F-224
How to Reach Me:
Phone: (323) 717-6167 E-mail: LAWolfe@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.drleannawolfe.com
Office: F-225 Office Hours: 9:15 PM -- 10:15 PM by appointment
Required Textbooks: (available at the college bookstore and online.)
Exploring Biological Anthropology: The Essentials--Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2008
Craig Stanford, John Allen and Susan Anton
Physical Anthropology – Annual Editions 08 / 09 – 17th Edition
Edited by Elvio Angeloni
Overview:
This course is a general introduction to biological anthropology. We will discuss basic evolutionary principles, hominid evolution, the social behaviors of non-human primates, and contemporary human variation. We will also consider related subjects including genetic engineering, cloning, the origins of human sexual behavior and mate selection, the evolution of cooperation/altruism, the future of reproduction, and the future of the family, marriage and sex.
Exams and Grading:
Grade points can be earned as follows:
Midterm #1.....…...70 pts. Midterm #1 Essays..30 pts. Zoo Observation.....50 pts.
Midterm #2..…......70 pts. Midterm #2 Essays..30 pts. Final Exam…...........70 pts.
Your grade will be based on two midterm exams (including two essays per exam), one final exam, a zoo observation, and class participation (based on attendance and active participation in class discussions). Maximum points possible: 320. Grades will be assigned as follows:
Exams: Exams are based on readings, class activities (lecture/discussions, videos and field trips). All exams have objective questions (true/false, multiple choice, matching) and the two midterms include two essay questions apiece. Your midterm essays may be written as take-home essay exams. Bring a #2 pencil, an 882 scantron and several sheets of paper (if you prefer to write your essays in class).
Plagiarism: Cheating on exams, improperly citing sources (e.g. copying Internet web sites) and turning in written work that you did not personally research and write are all examples of plagiarism. They are not allowed in this class and can result in being suspended from LATTC. Ask for help before resorting to these unsavory activities!
September 3, 2008 – December 17, 2008
Wednesdays 6:00 PM -
How to Reach Me:
Phone: (323) 717-
Web Site: http://www.drleannawolfe.com
Office: F-
Required Textbooks: (available at the college bookstore and online.)
Exploring Biological Anthropology: The Essentials-
Physical Anthropology – Annual Editions 08 / 09 – 17th Edition
Edited by Elvio Angeloni
Overview:
This course is a general introduction to biological anthropology. We will discuss basic evolutionary principles, hominid evolution, the social behaviors of non-
Exams and Grading:
Grade points can be earned as follows:
Midterm #1.....…...70 pts. Midterm #1 Essays..30 pts. Zoo Observation.....50 pts.
Midterm #2..…......70 pts. Midterm #2 Essays..30 pts. Final Exam…...........70 pts.
Your grade will be based on two midterm exams (including two essays per exam), one final exam, a zoo observation, and class participation (based on attendance and active participation in class discussions). Maximum points possible: 320. Grades will be assigned as follows:
Exams: Exams are based on readings, class activities (lecture/discussions, videos and field trips). All exams have objective questions (true/false, multiple choice, matching) and the two midterms include two essay questions apiece. Your midterm essays may be written as take-
Plagiarism: Cheating on exams, improperly citing sources (e.g. copying Internet web sites) and turning in written work that you did not personally research and write are all examples of plagiarism. They are not allowed in this class and can result in being suspended from LATTC. Ask for help before resorting to these unsavory activities!
A: 280+ pts. B: 235 - 279 pts. C: 185 - 234 pts. D: 140-184 pts.
Timeliness: You are expected to turn in all assignments and take all exams on time. Late exams and assignments will be docked 5 (five) pts. per class meeting day, no exceptions.
Extra Credit: You can earn a maximum of 30 extra credit points. Possible ways to earn points:
Essay (3-4 pages with footnotes and bibliography)…………….…................15 pts.
Gibbon Conservation Center (visit and produce a short report)…..................15 pts.
Primate Research Forum (attend and produce a summary report).............. 20 pts.
December 3 is the last day to turn in extra credit work.
Cell Phones and Beepers: Please do not activate these in the classroom! Please avoid text messaging during class and plan on focusing your full attention on class activities!!!
Attendance: You are expected to be present in class for the ENTIRE class period. If you leave after the break you will not receive credit for attending class.
If you stop attending class, it is your responsibility to officially drop the class. If you decide to drop the class you must do so formally, by contacting the Admissions Office. If you simply stop attending class without formally dropping you may receive an “F.”
Extra Credit: You can earn a maximum of 30 extra credit points. Possible ways to earn points:
Essay (3-
Primate Research Forum (attend and produce a summary report).............. 20 pts.
December 3 is the last day to turn in extra credit work.
Cell Phones and Beepers: Please do not activate these in the classroom! Please avoid text messaging during class and plan on focusing your full attention on class activities!!!
Attendance: You are expected to be present in class for the ENTIRE class period. If you leave after the break you will not receive credit for attending class.
If you stop attending class, it is your responsibility to officially drop the class. If you decide to drop the class you must do so formally, by contacting the Admissions Office. If you simply stop attending class without formally dropping you may receive an “F.”
COURSE OUTLINE
Please read assigned readings before each class meeting.
Chapters in Exploring Biological Anthropology are designated by “ch__”
Articles from Physical Anthropology Annual Editions 08/09 are designated by “#__.”
Please read assigned readings before each class meeting.
Chapters in Exploring Biological Anthropology are designated by “ch__”
Articles from Physical Anthropology Annual Editions 08/09 are designated by “#__.”
Week Day Reading/Activity Topic
1 9/3 ch. 1 Introductions/ Overview #4, #6
SLIDE SHOW: Galapagos: An Imaginary Eden
2 9/10 ch. 2 Origins of Evolutionary Thought
#1, #7 Belief Systems
VIDEO: Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial (pt. 1)
VIDEO: 911 Conspiracies: Fact or Fiction How science has been used to
generate and discredit 9/11 conspiracy theories
3 9/17 ch. 3 Cells and Molecules ch. 4 From Genotype to Phenotype
Mate Selection Exercise
VIDEO: Sex, Gender and Desire
4 9/24 ch. 5 Forces of Evolution
#43 & #44
ch. 15 Biomedical Anthropology
#34, #40. #41 & #42
ch. 6 Human Variation
#35, #36 & #37 Race
VIDEO: “Understanding Race”
MIDTERM #1 REVIEW
5 10/1 MIDTERM #1
MIDTERM #1 REVIEW
5 10/1 MIDTERM #1
VIDEO: What Do Women Really Want
7 10/15 “Adding A Co-Wife” Human Sexual Behavior
“America’s Fidelity Crisis”
Power Pt: How the Bough Bends: Users of Donated Gametes
Power Pt: Adding A Co-Wife.ppt
VIDEO CLIPS:Women who share Men/Men Who Share Women
8 10/22 ch. 7 The Primates
“America’s Fidelity Crisis”
Power Pt: How the Bough Bends: Users of Donated Gametes
Power Pt: Adding A Co-
VIDEO CLIPS:Women who share Men/Men Who Share Women
8 10/22 ch. 7 The Primates
#8, #9, #10, #12, #13 & #16
ZOO OBSERVATION EXPLAINED
9 10/29 ch. 8 Primate Behavior
#14, #15, #17 & #18
VIDEO: “Monkey in the Mirror”
MIDTERM #2 REVIEW
11/1 (Sat.) CLASS FIELD TRIP: LA ZOO
10 11/5 MIDTERM #2
11 11/12 ch. 9 Geology and Primate Origin
#20 & #21,
ZOO OBSERVATION DUE
ch. 10 Early Hominids
#22 & #24
VIDEO: Ape to Man
12 11/19 NO CLASS--American Anthropological Association Meetings
13 11/26 ch. 11 Rise of the Genus Homo
#25, #26, #27 and #28
VIDEO: In Search of Human Origins
ch. 12 Archaic Sapiens and Neandertals
#29 & #30
14 12/3 ch. 13 Emergence of Homo Sapiens
#31, #32 and #33
VIDEO: The Real Eve
LAST DAY TO TURN IN EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS
15 12/10 ch. 14 Evolution of Brain and Behavior
#31
“The Five Sexes” Transgender
VIDEO: Taboo: Sexual Identity
FINAL REVIEW
16 12/17 FINAL EXAM
#14, #15, #17 & #18
VIDEO: “Monkey in the Mirror”
MIDTERM #2 REVIEW
11/1 (Sat.) CLASS FIELD TRIP: LA ZOO
10 11/5 MIDTERM #2
11 11/12 ch. 9 Geology and Primate Origin
#20 & #21,
ZOO OBSERVATION DUE
ch. 10 Early Hominids
#22 & #24
VIDEO: Ape to Man
12 11/19 NO CLASS-
13 11/26 ch. 11 Rise of the Genus Homo
#25, #26, #27 and #28
VIDEO: In Search of Human Origins
ch. 12 Archaic Sapiens and Neandertals
#29 & #30
14 12/3 ch. 13 Emergence of Homo Sapiens
#31, #32 and #33
VIDEO: The Real Eve
LAST DAY TO TURN IN EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS
15 12/10 ch. 14 Evolution of Brain and Behavior
#31
“The Five Sexes” Transgender
VIDEO: Taboo: Sexual Identity
FINAL REVIEW
16 12/17 FINAL EXAM