The study of humankind at all times, and in all places Anthropology The study of humankind at all times, and in all places Cultural Studies • Archaeology • Physical Anthropology• Linguistics

Behavior Humankind is behaviorally unique: We adapt to our environment by using Ideas! Observations Beliefs Innovation and Invention

CULTURE The most potent ability ever possessed by any creature since the beginning of Life on Earth: What is it? How does it work? Where did it come from?

Past Cultures Archaeology Interprets past cultures through analysis of artifacts and features left behind: Activities Behaviors Technologies Social Structure

Origins Humankind is biologically unique: We are the only species without subspecies What are the origins of humanity? How and why have we changed over time? What is adaptation and how is it related to evolution?

Human Variation People are different from, yet similar to each other. What are the differences? What are the similarities? Why are humans so different from all other creatures on earth?

Biocultural Evolution We adapt to our environment BIOCULTURALLY – Not through biological response alone!

Science A method used to evaluate natural phenomena Observations Become your data Proposed Explanation Develop a hypothesis Test your hypothesis Evaluate results of your test REJECT or FAIL TO REJECT your hypothesis

Pre-science Ideas Shamanistic Animism Animatism Religion Polytheism Monotheism

Art and Tools

Cave Art

Portable Art

BIOLOGICAL EVOLUTION: GENETIC CHANGE OVER TIME

Lamarckian Evolutionary Change

Darwinian Evolution

Lamarck vs. Darwin

Adaptive Radiation

Origin of Life on Earth All life on earth is related through common proteins! What are proteins? How are they made? Where do they come from?

Genetics Cells Nucleus Organelles DNA Genes

Chromosomes