Physical Anthropology 101/ Spring 2004

Physical Anthropology 101 Fall 2007

Karen Markley Anthropology Department

Office Phone 714.992.7034

Email: (I do not accept papers by email)

The syllabus, schedule and Notes & Assignments Packet are critical sources of information for your successful completion of this course. These documents, along with announcements in class are your first source of information as to what is expected and required for this class. It is advised that you read and refer to your syllabus and schedule on a regular basis, for any questions you have and for information as to what you need to do to successfully complete this course.

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Biological Anthropology, 5th Edition, Michael Alan Park. San Francisco, CA: McGraw Hill Publishing Company, 2005.

Annual Editions/ Physical Anthropology 07/08, Elvio Angeloni, Editor.Guilford, CT: McGraw Hill.

Notes & Assignments Packet, Physical Anthropology 101, K. Markley, Fall2007. FC Bookstore

SUPPLIES: Standard supplies needed for every class: notebooks, pens, pencils, STAPLER, and access to a typewriter or computer. You will need a calculator to work some problems after the first exam. A simple calculator is all that is needed, one that can multiply and divide. On quiz and exam days you will need to bring a Scantron Form No. 882-ES LOVAS, a #2 pencil, and a pen.

Learning Outcomes for Physical Anthropology 101:

• An understanding of what encompasses scientific knowledge and the relevance of scientific knowledge in your life. The ability to discern the difference between scientific knowledge and other ways of knowing about the world.
• Knowledge of the processes of evolution and how they work to shape living organisms over time. The ability to recognize and anticipate the effects the processes of evolution have on populations of living organisms and the ability to apply this knowledge to real world situations. A knowledge of the hominid fossil record and the evolutionary history of hominids.
• Knowledge of Homo sapiens place in the animal kingdom using a holistic and comparative approach. An ability to understand modern day Homo sapiens in relation to the following (including both biological and social adaptations): human variation, primate order, genetic relatedness, hominid history.
• An ability to apply the theoretical orientations of physical anthropology to both human and non-human primates.
• A general understanding of the depth and breadth of the field of physical anthropology, its role in the discipline of anthropology, and it’s relevance in everyday human lives.

All is flux, everything flows. Heraclitus

STUDENT COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Readings: It is HIGHLY recommended that you read the assigned text and Annual Edition articles prior to class lecture. Class lectures will not necessarily cover all of the material in your text or all of the articles. However you are responsible for reading the assigned articles and chapters in your schedule. Assigned readings are in the class schedule.

Films: Films will be shown throughout the semester. Exams will often contain questions from the films that are shown. Note-taking during films is advised.

Lectures: Lectures will cover material from the assigned text and material not found in the text. Overheads and writings on the board outline key points and will be your best study guide for exams. If you miss class it is YOUR responsibility to get the notes and any handouts from another student.

Papers: There are a variety of assignments due in this class. Keep in mind that all papers and assignments will be graded on the quality of your workand specifically on the following; papers must be typed (or neatly, legibly, printed if the assignment allows for this), contain your full name (as listed on your school registration), state your class day and time, stapled (do not use paper clips or a folder). Your answers must be in order and readable (complete sentences). See the Class Schedule, and Notes and Assignments Packet for details on assignments. There will be one research paper due that will be 3-5 pages long and an accompanying poster due this semester. Details on the paper and poster will be given out in class.

Class Credit: Class credit is given for in-class and out-of-class assignments (worksheets from Notes Packet, genetics problems, etc.), attendance and class participation.

Exams: There will be three exams, consisting of multiple choice, matching, true/false, short answer/essay, and definitions. Exam questions will be based on assigned readings (text and handouts), film, lecture, class assignments, and papers. There will also be several quizzes both multiple choice and short answer.

Student Services: FullertonCollege offers a variety of services to aid students in the successful completion of their classes. Look in the FC scheduleof classes to find out about student services offered at FC. Services include; writing center, skills center, tutoring, library orientations, etc.

Classroom Discussion Guidelines and Rules

Learning is an active process and to be successful in college your active participation is imperative. I encourage students to raise their hand and ask questions or make relevant comments. However, please keep in mind that the anthropological study of humans can cover topics and information that may be shocking or unusual to you, and may present ideas that challenge your worldview. Students will always be expected to behave and speak in a respectful manner to the instructor and to other students. Below is a list of guidelines and rules for classroom discussions:

• Do: feel free to raise your hand, ask questions, and offer your perspective on a discussion topic.
• Do Not: make disrespectful or derogatory remarks about or to other students, the instructor, or the peoples we study. Do not talk while other students or the instructor is speaking. Racist, sexist, and/or homophobic remarks will not be tolerated. Everyone in the classroom has the right to be treated respectfully.
• Students who are disrespectful and/or disruptive will not be allowed to participate in class discussions and/or will be required to leave the classroom. Please advise the instructor if you are having any problems (i.e. if you feel that there is a student in class that is behaving disrespectfully).
• You can, of course, disagree in discussions and offer a conflicting view but do not use class time to: grandstand, moralize, engage in rhetoric, or speak off the subject.

Thinking is skilled work. It is not true that we are naturally endowed with the ability to think clearly and logically- without learning how, or practicing. People with untrained minds should no more expect to think clearly and logically than people who have never learned and never practiced can expect to find themselves good carpenters, golfers, bridge players, or pianists. Alfred Mander

Classroom Behavior: Common courtesy is the guideline for classroom behavior. Do not engage in any behavior that interferes with the instructor’s ability to teach and other student’s ability to learn.

The number one problem in class is students who talk in class-Do not talk in class-unless you are participating in class discussion. Specifically in class, do not; sleep, listen to headphones, eat, read, etc. Turn off and put away all electronic devices (except a laptop computer) including; pagers, phones, CD players, etc.). Come to class on time and leave on time. If you are late enter the classroom quietly and take your seat, do not disturb other students. Once you have come to class, do not leave unless you have an emergency. If you are consistently late or if you come and go during class time you may not be allowed to enter or re-enter the classroom. If you have an emergency that requires you leave early let me know ahead of time.

Attendance: Students may be dropped from the class by the instructor for the following: missing the first day of class, and/ormissing as many days as the class meets per week (either consecutively or non-consecutively). Refer to the Fullerton College Catalog for details. To successfully complete this class you must attend regularly. Do not call to tell me you are missing a class. If you miss class it is your responsibility to get the notes you missed from another student and to get any papers that you missed. If you have a serious situation that leads to your missing more than one class consecutively then you should contact me by email.

Time Obligation: It is estimated that the typical student will spend two hours outside of class studying and completing assignments for every one hour in class. Each student is different, some students will need to spend more time out of class to do well and others will spend less time. Students need to monitor themselves and discern how much time they need to spend to do well in class.

About the Instructor: As an educator I see my role as that of a facilitator. As such it is my responsibility to come to each class with the information that students need to successfully complete this class. I will work to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, what is expected of students to successfully complete this course. My role is to give you the framework and the means by which you can learn the material to do well in this class. College coursework can be challenging in that students will be tested not only on their acquisition of knowledge but on their ability to take the knowledge and apply it using critical reasoning skills. Critical reasoning skills are a primary goal in college coursework. If you are having difficulties in class make an appointment with me early on in the semester to develop a plan of action so that you can successfully complete this course.

Emergency Response Message

Take note of the safety features in and close to your classroom, as well as study the posted evacuation route. The most direct route of egress may not be the safest because of the existence of roofing tiles or other potentially hazardous conditions. During an emergency follow the guidance of your instructor. Your cooperation during emergencies can minimize the possibility of injury to yourself and to others.

American Disabilities Act

If you are a disabled student and you have need of special services, notify your instructor at the beginning of the semester. FullertonCollege is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, upon request of the student (in a timely fashion) and upon verification of a disability

Academic Honesty Policy: Students are expected to abide by ethical standards in preparing and presenting material which demonstrates their level of knowledge and which is used to determine grades. Standards include, but are not limited to the following areas: 1) Students shall not plagiarize, this includes: passing off as one’s own the ideas or words of another and/or using creative production without crediting the source. You may study together but you may not turn in the same work, make sure to use your own words in completing assignments, 2) Students shall not cheat, this includes: using notes, aides or the help of other students on tests or exams in ways other than those permitted expressly by the instructor. Instructors may deal with academic dishonesty in one or more of the following ways depending on situation: oral reprimand, assignment of an “F” on all or part of the exam, paper, or project, assignment of an “F” in the course, and/or reporting the student to the appropriate administrators for disciplinary action. Refer to the College Catalog for further details as well as ramifications of cheating.

Dropping the Class

If you stop attending class it is your responsibility to take the steps needed to drop the class. If you do not drop the class an F grade will be submitted by the instructor.

Homework Assignments & Quizzes

• Homework is due on the date in the schedule (subject to any changes announced in class).Homework will ONLY be accepted IN CLASS on the due date. NO late homework will be accepted. Homework will not be accepted outside of class.
• Quizzes will be given at the start of class on the dates listed in your schedule (or as announced in class). If you are late to class you WILL NOT be allowed to take the quiz. There is NO make-up for missed quizzes. However, your lowest quiz score will be dropped.
• Students have the option of doing extra credit to make up for missed assignments (see your Notes & Assignments Packet for details on extra credit).

Missed Exams

• Make-up exams are granted on a case by case basis for emergency situations only (major illness, car accident, etc.).
• To be considered for a make-up exam you must; 1) notify the instructor by phone within 24 hours of missing the exam (either prior to or after the exam), 2) at the next class session after the exam bring in a written explanation as to why you missed the exam and any documentation you have (doctor’s note, police report, etc.). If your excuse if approved be advised that the make-up exam will likely be different from the regular exam (mostly essay and short answer). Students cannot earn a grade higher than the average of your other exam scores on a make-up exam. Make-up’s will generally be given on the last day of class.
• Only one make-up exam will be allowed per student, per semester.

Evolution does not reach any goal. It is simply the adaptation of a form to a certain environment. G.H. Mead

What a trifling difference must often determine which shall survive, and which perish! Charles Darwin

One touch of Darwin makes the whole world kin. George Bernard Shaw

Grading for Physical Anthropology 101

To successfully complete this course you will need to achieve enough points to get a passing grade. It is your responsibility to keep track of your points. Please Do NOT ask me about your grade, I do not calculate it until the end of the semester. See your Notes & Assignments Packet for information on how to calculate your grade if you don’t know how (you are also welcome to make an appointment with me and I will be glad to show you how to figure out your grade, bring all of your scores and papers). Make sure to keep all of the papers you have completed in this class until you have received your final grade.

The following is a listing of the maximum points possible for each exam, paper, assignment, etc.:

Maximum PointsPoints Earned

Exam One: 100 points______

Exam Two:100 points______

Exam Three:140 points______

(drop lowest quiz score)

Quiz One:10 points______

Quiz Two:10 points______

Quiz Three: 10 points______

Quiz Four:10 points ______

Research Paper 20 points______

Poster 20 points ______

Class Credit: 50 points______

Total Points Possible: 460 points

Grades are determined on a straight 90/80/70/60 scale.

Physical Anthropology Schedule: T/Th 1:30-2:50pm Fall 2007/ K. Markley

Date

Readings/Topics

9/13 Genetics Problems pg. 20-21

(AE) Tall and Short of It

Final Exam 1:00-2:50pm

(AE) = Annual Editions text articles

Assignments and information on assignments are in your notes packet. This schedule may be modified during the semester. Changes in the class schedule are generally announced at the beginning of class, if you are absent get notes and announcements from another student.