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Fall 2026 Lecture Distance Learning Lower DivisionBehavioral/Social SciencesData from last updated 4/10/2026
Fall 2026
Fall 2026 Instructors:
This course is an introduction to human social behavior from the perspective of biological anthropology, with special emphasis on human evolution and non-human primates. Topics include aggression, communication, learning, maturation, sexuality, and the evolution of social systems.
Learning Outcomes1Demonstrate understanding of core concepts and theories of human evolutionary biology and ecology.
2Describe key components of human life course evolution and hunter-gatherer lifestyles.
3Analyze the evolutionary mechanisms underlying behavioral variation across primates.
4Assess cross-cultural variation in food acquisition, mating, parenting, and social systems.
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