HOMINOID EVOLUTION

ANTHRO 302

Course Description

The evolution of the Hominoidea is reconstructed from direct and indirect evidence. Cladistic and phylogenetic analyses are used to study the relationships among species. Interpretations of the fossil record are presented from a historical perspective, focusing on the hominoid-hominid transition.

Prerequisties

ANTHRO 105 or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

ANTHRO 411

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.13

-4.6% from Historical

Completion Rate

94.12%

-0.72% from Historical

A Rate

26.47%

-42.03% from Historical

Class Size

17.92% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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