SCHEDULE AND NOTES

Topic 1: Introduction

Topic 2: Australopithecine Man

Topic 3: Homo Habilis

Topic 4: Homo Erectus

Topic 5: Tools

Topic 6: Homo Sapiens

Topic 7: The Great Leap Forward

Topic 8: Evolutionary Models

Topic 9: Mitochondrial 'Eve'

CLASS FILMS

"Walking with Cavemen"

WEB

BBC: The Evolution of Man

ASSIGNMENTS

6,000 word 'Amundsen Rule' Paper, Topical Reader Responses (5)

DESCRIPTION

The major developments in the prehistory of man from the earliest hominids to the dawn of writing and civilization in the Ancient Near East. The emphases are upon the social, economic and cultural trends of each period. This course includes a 6,000 word writing requirement. A grade of 2 or higher must be attained. 18 class hours.

READING LIST

Diamond, Jared, "The Third Chimpanzee".

Dawkins, Richard, "The Ancestors' Tale."

Sagan, "The Dragons of Eden"

OBJECTIVES

• Learn as much as possible about the history of our civilization and your place within it
• Spread your understanding to other people who would otherwise never encounter it
• Begin to see the world around you as a place you can make a difference in

GRADING

Reader Responses (5): 25%, Midterm: 25%, Research Paper: 25%, Final: 25%.