Kottak, P.(2004). Physical anthropology and archaeology. Boston: McGraw-Hill.

Price, T. D. and  Gebauer, A.B. (2002). Adventures in fugawiland (3rd ed.), Boston: McGraw-Hill.

Omohundro,  J. T. (2000 ).  Mystery fossil: A physical anthropology laboratory(Version 3.0). Boston: McGraw-Hill.

ANTH 343 Physical Anthropology and Archaeology (3) An interdisciplinary, intermediate-level exploration of contemporary and applied issues in physical anthropology and archaeology.  Discussion covers evolution, human biological variation, and primate studies, as well as archaeology frameworks and challenges.  Focus is on theory and its application in dealing with concerns in our global society. Students may receive credit for only of the following courses. ANTH 340, ANTH 343, or BEHS 340.

fter completing this course, you should be able to:
· detail the central themes of physical anthropology and archaeology as they are studied and used in the two disciplines
· apply theory and concepts of physical anthropology and archaeology to contemporary settings and concerns
· trace the development of our species from an ape-like brachiator and knuckle walker to a two legged walker, talker, and thinker
· distinguish methods of research and the tools used by physical anthropologists and archaeologist to track human prehistory and history, and interpret materials
· explain the concept of culture, how it is studied by anthropologists, and its essential role in our survival as a species
· describe the professions of the physical anthropologist and archaeologist, and outline their roles beyond the academic community
· identify those concepts of physical anthropology and archaeology that enable learners to be responsible global citizens

What does it mean to be human? Philosophers began asking this question long before writing was invented to record their thoughts. We are animals.

Yet, because we are able to ask such questions and think about our role in the animal kingdom, we are somehow different. For the past two centuries, a branch of science called anthropology has made the study of humans its particular domain. Anthropology is concerned with all aspects of human existence, from the record of our development as a distinct species and the ways we communicate with one another, to the various social institutions we have evolved that now enable us to inhabit every part of the globe.

Anthropology as a discipline comprises four subfields: physical anthropology (also known as biological anthropology), archaeology, linguistic anthropology, and cultural anthropology (also called sociocultural anthropology or social anthropology). Our course, focusing on physical or biological anthropology and archaeology expands our time horizons back millions of years and our space horizons to every part of our world.

Grades will be determined as follows:

"How to Avoid Plagiarism" tutorial or equivalent. 1%
Laboratory assignments: Physical Anthropology and Archaeology 14%
Laboratory reports (2);10 points each 20%
Research writing assignment 20%
Class participation 20%
Final examination 25%
TOTAL 100%

Grading Scale

The grading scale, based on 100 points, is:

A = 90–100 points
B = 80–89 points
C = 70–79 points
D = 60–69 points
F = 0–59 points

You are required to participate in class discussions, complete the "How to Avoid Plagiarism" tutorial, laboratory assignments, two laboratory reports, or equivalent, a research writing assignment, and take the final examination.

eneral Guidelines for Assignments

We will have a variety of assignments for this class. You will have guidance for each assignment.
Please carefully follow the guidelines below and in the Course Schedule.

Late assignments will receive lower grades unless you have made a prior arrangement with your instructor.

Papers submitted together will not be accepted; i.e., work must be submitted in the order assigned and by the date assigned. If you submit all of your assignments together at the end of the term, they will be returned to you ungraded.

All assignments require your best writing skills. This means that you must write your assignments with well-developed paragraphs, complete sentences, and good grammar. For the research writing assignment detailed below, you will need a final section that brings to a conclusion what you

have written. You should also be careful to use your own words. If you quote or paraphrase an author, be sure to provide a citation and complete reference information.

Be very careful about citing your resources. If you use other people's ideas in your writing, you must give them credit. Failure to do so is considered plagiarism. Evidence of plagiarism can lead to a grade of zero or F on your assignment, a grade of F for the course, or even dismissal from the university. Be careful. Be thorough. Be honest.

UMUC has a license agreement with Turnitin.com, a service that helps prevent plagiarism from Internet resources. Written assignments will be submitted to Turnitin.com for a plagiarism check. This protects those students who do their own work. Therefore you must submit work to Turnitin.com, or in a digital format such as in an online classroom, by email or on a floppy disk, depending on the directions of your instructor.

Turnitin.com will store your paper in their database throughout the term of the university's contract with Turnitin.com. If you object to this temporary storage of your paper, you must let your instructor know no later than the second week of class.

Research Writing Assignment

This writing assignment requires the use of databases accessible through UMUC's electronic library Or equivalent research in your local library. Please do not use popular search engines for this research.
You may choose one of five topics below.  Please review your choice with your instructor.

· In your essay, explain who "Kennewick Man" is: where he was found, when, and what has happened to him. Explain the NAGPRA controversy and the most recent events.

· Describe this fossil from the point of view of a physical anthropologist.

· Briefly describe theories about the settlement of the New World. Explain in what ways the Kennewick Man supports or challenges these theories.

· Evaluate the theories and explain which you support in light of Kennewick finds.

· Speculate as to how an ethical compromise might be made between native and scientific interests.

· Include in-text citations and a bibliography, following American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines.

OR 
Choose one of the following topics.  You must clear your assignment in advance with your instructor.

1. Select a fossil from the region of the world which you inhabit (Homo erectus sinensis) etc. and describe the history behind its discovery, the major archaeologists involved, any changes in the interpretation of this fossil over time including the most recent understandings, and any past or present controversies, technical or ethnical, which are involved.
 
2.  Select a prehistoric culture in your geographic area and describe its origins, significance in terms of world history and culture, and any technical or

ethical controversies involved. This could range from the Jomon culture of Japan to a pre Inca culture of Peru, ancient cultures of the Sahara, the prehistoric peopling of the Pacific islands etc.
 
3.  Using the DNA based Out of Africa hypothesis, discuss how Homo sapiens got from Africa to your continent including the time frame, the route taken, and any remnant populations from this original migration which exist along the route. Mention both DNA and archaeological research which has been done in a particular region or on a particular people along the way.
 
4.  Discuss the various species of Australopithecines and how they seem to fall into two groups. Discuss arguments for and against A. afarensis being ancestral to both the austrolopithecines and the Homo habilenes.

Guidelines for Research Writing Assignment

· Written assignment is due by the date noted in the Course Schedule.
· Your paper should be at least six pages long.
· Your paper should be double-spaced, with one-inch margins.
· Keep your standard English straightforward and check your spelling and grammar carefully. Poor spelling and grammar will affect your grade.
· Please use in-text citations in APA style. To review APA style, see http://www.umuc.edu/library/citationguides.html, or a similar document available through your local library or UMUC’s English Writing Labs.
· List all documents used in a bibliography at the end of your paper. Follow bibliographic formatting as shown in UMUC's Guide to Writing and Research, or the APA style guide mentioned above.
· On your paper, type in your name, date, and the assignment topic.
· Please number your pages.

How to Avoid Plagiarism Assignment

In the first week of class, if this class is online please go to UMUC's Online Writing Center and take the self-help tutorial, "How to Avoid Plagiarism." 

Otherwise, the instructor will provide you will printed instructions concerning plagerism.

Laboratory Exercises

This course requires that you follow the two laboratories (Adventures in Fugawiland and Mystery Fossil) and complete the accompanying exercises.

The exercises are found in the textbooks with data provided by CD-ROM. You may need to create tables and charts to accurately convey the required information.  
Mystery Fossil: exercises 1–7 (pp. 20–46).
Adventures in Fugawiland: exercises on pp. 94–112.
Please see the course schedule in your syllabus for due dates.

Laboratory Reports

Each lab requires a final report as described in the texts (Adventures in Fugawiland and Mystery Fossil).
Adventures in Fugawiland: Prepare final report as described on p. 113.
Mystery Fossil: Prepare final report as described on pp. 18 and 19.
Participation
You are expected to contribute regularly to discussion. You are strongly encouraged to respond to each other to advance the dialogue and to deepen your understanding of a topic. Be sure to read your assigned readings in advance of the class.

Modules Assignment(s) Due Date

1 Complete "How to Avoid Plagiarism" self-study tutorial or equivalent.. Read pp. xv–xxxi, p. 1, and chapter 1 in Kottak.Module 1: Read overview, objectives, and sections I, II, and III of the commentary (online only).Map assignment: Read pp. ii–iii; ix–xiv in Anthropology Atlas.Lab assignment: Read Part I, Adventures in Fugawiland. Read pp. 1–2 in Mystery Fossil. 

1 Read chapter 2 in Kottak.Module 1: Read sections IV and V of the commentary (online only).Do self-assessment questions for module 1 (online only).Map assignment: Read text and study maps on pp. 2–3, 20–21, and 24–25 in Anthropology Atlas.Lab assignment: Read Part II, Adventures in Fugawiland. Read pp. 3–11 in Mystery Fossil. 

2 Read chapter 4 in Kottak.Module 2: Read overview, objectives, and sections I, II, and III in the commentary (online only).Participate in discussion for module 2 (online only).Map assignment: Read text and study map on p. 4 in Anthropology Atlas.Lab assignment: Read Part III, Adventures in Fugawiland. 

2 Read chapter 5 in Kottak.Module 2: Read section IV of the commentary (online only).Participate in discussion for module 2 (online only).Map assignment: Read text and study map on pp. 6–7 in Anthropology Atlas.Lab assignment: Read pp. 12–17 in Mystery Fossil. 

2 Read chapter 9 in Kottak.Module 2: Read sections V and VI of the commentary (online only).Complete self-assessment questions for module 2 (online only).Map assignment: Read text and study map on pp. 14–15 in Anthropology Atlas.Lab assignment: Complete exercises on pp. 94–98 in Adventures in Fugawiland.