Human Biology, Behavior, and Evolution

CAS AN 102

  • Critical Thinking
  • Historical Consciousness
  • Scientific Inquiry I

Introduces basic principles of evolutionary biology, human origins, genetics, reproduction, socio-ecology, and the evolution of primate and human behavior and adaptions. Section activities include examination of fossil and skeletal material, and hands-on projects involving human and primate behavior and biology. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Social Inquiry I, Critical Thinking. Effective Fall 2024, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Historical Consciousness, Scientific Inquiry I, Critical Thinking.

FALL 2026 Schedule

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A1 Garrett CAS B12 MWF 11:15 am-12:05 pm Students registering for AN 102 A1 must also register for a Lab section (A2-B2).

FALL 2026 Schedule

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B1 Garrett CAS 335 M 12:20 pm-2:05 pm

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B2 Garrett CAS 335 M 2:30 pm-4:15 pm

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B3 Garrett CAS 335 W 9:00 am-10:45 am

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B4 Garrett CAS 335 R 9:00 am-10:45 am

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B5 Garrett CAS 335 R 3:30 pm-5:15 pm

SPRG 2027 Schedule

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SPRG 2027 Schedule

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SPRG 2027 Schedule

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SPRG 2027 Schedule

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