ANTH 3790 - Surviving the Ice Age

3 unit(s)

Examines the biology and behavior of early humans and their close relatives in the context of climate change and environmental challenges. Students will engage with fossil evidence, ancient DNA, and paleoclimate data to investigate how these populations adapted or perished. Emphasis is placed on the scientific methods used to reconstruct past lifeways and the insights they provide into human resilience and evolution.

Satisfies G.E. area UD-5.

Prerequisites: Completion of a lower-division area 5 course in Anthropology, Biology, or Geography recommended.

Hours: Lecture, 2 hours; discussion, 1 hour

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