ANTH 100History and Theory of Biological Anthropology
Provides an historical overview from the 18th century to the present of race, ape-human relationships, and human nature. Emergence of an evolutionary framework and of fossil, genetic, and primate information becomes the basis for reformulating ideas about human biology within anthropology.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1, ANTH 2, and ANTH 3 and satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements.
- All students - If you completed the prerequisites but get an error message, please contact the Anthropology Undergraduate Advisor - anthugra@ucsc.edu.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | TBA | Online | J. Reti | Wait List 17/0 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | TBA | Online | E. A. Schach | Open 19/20 |
| 02 | Lecture | TBA | Online | E. A. Schach | Open 15/20 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | TBA | Online | J. Reti | Closed 20/0 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Schach | 4.7 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 96% | 44 |
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