Anthropology
2 courses · Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
ANTHR-1 Introduction To Physical Anthropology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ANTH 110
This course examines human biological variation within an evolutionary context. It includes an introduction to the history and principles of evolutionary theory; basic human genetics and molecular biology; the anatomy, behavior, and ecology of our closest living relatives, non-human primates; the evolution of the human lineage through the hominid fossil record; variation among modern human groups, past and present; and a brief introduction to forensic anthropology. Throughout the course, attention is paid to the complex interaction between biology, behavior, and culture.
ANTHR-2 Cultural Anthropology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ANTH 120
Investigates the diversity of cultures in regards to language, economics, kinship, art, religion, technology, and cultural universals; functional aspects of culture and cultural change; varieties of customs and institutions of different peoples; significance of human culture.