ANTH597D

038141

This class focuses on research methods in Biological Anthropology. Students will form groups of 4-5 and work on one of three projects throughout the semester. As a group, students will design experiments to test specific hypotheses about the evolution of the human locomotor system. Students will perform experiments and write up your study as a publishable paper. During the semester, students will learn how to use experimental equipment, design research projects, collect and analyze data, and present your results. Methods covered include motion analysis with infrared cameras, metabolic analysis (oxygen consumption to determine energy use), force analysis, and spatial tracking of locomotion in more natural landscapes. By the end of the course, students will have a more nuanced understanding of the science behind some of the latest discoveries in Biological Anthropology. Graduate requirements include a 10-page review paper based on the experimental topic covered in group discussion.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Graduate

ANTH497D