ANTHROPOLOGY 1101 HUMAN ORIGINS: Lab Syllabus
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Sections
1 Mon. 9:05 Emily Weglian 8 Tues. 12:20 Kevin Callahan
2 Mon. 10:10 Emily Weglian 9 Thurs. 8:00 Jamon Halvaksz
3 Mon 11:15 Emily Weglian 10 Thurs. 9:05 Jamon Halvaksz
4 Tues. 8:00 Eric Bangs 11 Thurs. 10:10 Jamon Halvaksz
5 Tues. 9:05 Eric Bangs 12 Thurs. 11:15 Kevin Callahan
6 Tues. 10:10 Eric Bangs 13 Fri. 9:05 Stacy Kuebelbeck
7 Tues. 11:15 Kevin Callahan 14 Fri. 10:10 Stacy Kuebelbeck
15 Fri. 11:15 Stacy Kuebelbeck
Your TA's Office Hours: ________________________________
Lab Sections
Each week in lab we will focus on a different theme relating to the
lecture component of the course. A list of topics appears on the reverse
side of this
sheet. The labs are designed to provide hands-on experience with the
subject matter discussed in lecture. In lab, you will be handling
objects that are
fragile and expensive, so we ask that you treat them with care and
respect. Please do not bring food or drink into the lab.
Most of the labs incorporate an active learning component which stresses
collaboration with other students. You should be prepared to engage in both
individual and group work (note: this does not mean that identical
written assignments can be handed in by two people. Each individual must
hand in
their own individual work-product. Students handing in identical written
assignments would be in violation of CLA's policy against plagiarism).
All lab exercises and assignments are contained in the Anthropology
1101: Human Origins Lab Manual which is available in Williamson Bookstore.
Assignments
All assignments will be discussed in lab. Due dates for quizzes,
worksheets and written assignments are provided on the reverse side of
this sheet. Unless
otherwise stated, assignments are due at the beginning of your lab
section meeting. Written assignments/essays must be typed and
double-spaced using a
standard 12 point font (i.e. Courier, Prestige, Times New Roman) and one
inch margins. Five points will automatically be deducted from
assignments turned
in late. Once assignments have been returned, late assignments will not
be accepted. Every effort will be made to return your assignments one
week after
their due date. Missed quizzes cannot be made up except in the case of
extenuating circumstances. In the event of illness, emergency, etc., you
should
notify your TA or the instructor on or before the day of your absence.
You must supply written verification of your circumstances in order to
make up the
work.
Miscellaneous
For issues not specifically addressed in this syllabus, follow the
guidelines in the CLA handbook. Both new and old students may want to
review the CLA
policy on academic misconduct and plagiarism. Students with any special
needs or concerns are encouraged to speak with their TA as soon as possible.
Lab Schedule
Week 1 (Mar. 31 - Apr. 4):The Human Skeleton and Bipedalism
Week 2 (Apr. 7 - 11):The Mechanisms of Evolution
QUIZ: Skeleton & Bipedalism (15 pts.)
Week 3 (Apr. 14 - 18):Living Primates
Genetics Worksheet due (15 pts.)
Week 4 (Apr. 21 - 25):Primate Behavior
QUIZ: Living Primates (15 pts.)
Week 5 (Apr. 28 - May 2):Genera Australopithecus & Paranthropus
ALL SECTIONS: Written Assignment (1 page limit; 15 pts.) AND Midterm
Essay (2 page limit) due IN LECTURE on Friday, May 2
*see "Assignments" section for font & margin guidelines
Week 6 (May 5 - 9):MIDTERM (Monday, May 5) and Genus Homo I
Week 7 (May 12 - 16):The Archaeological Record: Subsistence & Society
Week 8 (May 19 - 23):Genus Homo II
Written Assignment (minimum 3 pages, maximum 4 pages) due (25 pts.)
*see "Assignments" section for font & margin guidelines
Week 9 (May 26 - 30):The Archaeological Record: Social Structure
QUIZ: Genus Homo (15 pts.)
Week 10 (June 2 - 6):The Archaeological Record: "Art" and Symbolism
FINAL EXAM 10:30 - 12:30 FRIDAY, JUNE 13
Point Totals
Lab work 100 points
Midterm 100 points (20 pt. essay due Fri., May 2, 80 pt. exam IN CLASS
on Monday, May 5)
Final 100 points (Friday, June 13: 10:30 - 12:30)
300 points TOTAL
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