Unlock the Secrets of Human Evolution: Exploring Physical Anthropology Lab Manual

Authored by renowned expert Suzanne E Walker Pacheco, this comprehensive, full-color lab manual is specifically designed for introductory laboratory courses in physical anthropology. It serves as an excellent supplementary workbook for lecture classes, providing a hands-on approach to learning about the fascinating evolutionary processes that shaped human development.

A Comprehensive Guide to Physical Anthropology Laboratory Course

This laboratory manual covers the core areas of an introductory physical anthropology lab course, including:

• Genetics: Understanding the fundamental principles of heredity and genetic variation
• Evolutionary Forces: Exploring the mechanisms that drive evolutionary change
• Human Osteology: Delving into the study of the human skeleton and its evolution
• Forensic Anthropology: Applying physical anthropology principles to forensic science
• Comparative/Functional Skeletal Anatomy: Analyzing the structure and function of the human skeleton
• Primate Behavior: Investigating the behavior and evolution of our primate cousins
• Paleoanthropology: Uncovering the fossil record of human evolution
• Modern Human Biological Variation: Examining the diversity of human populations

With numerous examples and exercises, this lab manual provides a solid foundation for students to explore the intriguing field of physical anthropology.

Publication Details:

Publisher: Morton Publishing Company

ISBN: 9781640432130 (print) | 9781640432123 (digital)

Copyright: 2022