Courses:

Course Info

• Course Number / Code:
• 3.987 (Spring 2006) 
• Course Title:
• Human Origins and Evolution 
• Course Level:
• Undergraduate 
• Offered by :
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  Massachusetts, United States  
• Department:
• Materials Science and Engineering 
• Course Instructor(s):
• Dr. Harry Merrick 
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  3.987 Human Origins and Evolution
  
  
  
  

  Spring 2006

  
  
  

  
  
  

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  This course examines the dynamic interrelations among physical and behavioral traits of humans, environment, and culture to provide an integrated framework for studying human biological evolution and modern diversity. Topics include issues in morphological evolution and adaptation; fossil and cultural evidence for human evolution from earliest times through the Pleistocene; evolution of tool use and social behavior; modern human variation and concepts of race. The class also studies stone artifacts and fossil specimens.