ANTH1001 Human EvolutionProf. Gilbert TostevinSpring 2016, 1/19/16University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus 1Anthropology (ANTH) 1001Human EvolutionDr. Aaron Armstrong2Welcome!ANTH1001 Human EvolutionProf. Gilbert TostevinSpring 2016, 1/19/16University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus 2Today’s Objectives (Part 1)• Description of the course structure• Introduction to thinking about evolution3Anthropologyanthropos = ‘human’ + ology = ‘the study of’4ANTH1001 Human EvolutionProf. Gilbert TostevinSpring 2016, 1/19/16University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus 3Course Structure• Two part approach: learn about the present first, in order to understand the past.– (1) Neontology before – (2) Paleontology5Course Structure– (2) Paleontology– Uniformitarian Principle: natural processes of the past were the same as those in the present. This allows us to explain the past by examining the present.6ANTH1001 Human EvolutionProf. Gilbert TostevinSpring 2016, 1/19/16University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus 43 Sources of Information• Textbook Readings: introductory background and details in narrative form.• Labs: details and hands-on experience to learn the concepts/ideas/theories• Lecture: the big picture and new material, including documentaries.7Readings• Boyd, Robert, & Joan Silk. How Humans Evolved, 7thEdition. W. W. Norton & Company.• ISBN: 9780393614855• Also available on course reserve at Wilson Library8University of Minnesota BookstoreInQuizitive w/How Humans Evolved ebook AccessANTH1001 Human EvolutionProf. Gilbert TostevinSpring 2016, 1/19/16University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus 5Readings• Anthropology 1001 Human Evolution Lab Manual for Spring 2017• Also available on course reserve at Wilson Library9University of Minnesota BookstoreNewLabs Sections Begin Next week, Monday 9/11/17 • You must attend the lab section you’re enrolled in• Lab policies and procedures will be discussed by Nisarg in Lab• If on the course wait list, attend the lab to which you’d like to enroll• BRING YOUR LAB MANUAL TO THE FIRST LAB CLASS!!!10ANTH1001 Human EvolutionProf. Gilbert TostevinSpring 2016, 1/19/16University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus 6Course Moodle 3.2 Website:https://www.myu.umn.edu select “my Courses” tab and choose ANTH1001• PDF files of lecture slides for you to view. The slides on a given topic will be posted after the lecture.• Course Syllabus, Lab Syllabus, video study guides, InQuizitive link, exam keys, Honors Contract and info, etc. available to view or print out.11Grade Assessment: Exams• Objective questions• 2 midterms (15% each)• 1 final (20%). Tuesday, 12/19/17, 6:30-9:30• Makeup Exam Policy: All students are expected to take exams at the given place and time. Exceptions are allowed ONLY under the following circumstances:– In the case of a documented, severe emergency or illness, you must contact your TA within 24 hours of the exam to set a makeup date. – If you have a University-approved date conflict, you must contact your TA 2 weeks before the scheduled date of the exam to schedule a makeup exam.– Part of your accommodations via the Disability Resource Center12ANTH1001 Human EvolutionProf. Gilbert TostevinSpring 2016, 1/19/16University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus 7Grade Assessment: Lab• Pre-lab Reading: found in your lab manual – Read these PRIOR to lab each week (they are short). This is extremely important!• Lab participation & in-lab assignments (20%) – Found in your lab manual with accompanying reading– Make sure to bring your manual to lab every week13Grade Assessment:15 InQuizitiveweekly assignments (15%)• Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday• You can purchase it here: https://digital.wwnorton.com/howhumans7• But you need to access and do the assignments through the link on our Moodle site!14ANTH1001 Human EvolutionProf. Gilbert TostevinSpring 2016, 1/19/16University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus 8Grade Assessment: Active Learning Assignments• Active Learning Assignments, in lecture (15%)– Your 2 lowest scores will be dropped; in class ALAs cannot be made up. We usually have ~15 ALAs by the end of the term.• Variety of in-class activities that are assigned and collected the same day during lecture. • Some ALAs may be assigned ahead of time as home-work (usually written assignments on documentary videos on-line) and turned in to your TA in lab on an assigned day.15Grade Assessment• NO extra credit• Pass/Fail grading: C- or better for an “S”• Withdrawal or Incomplete: may be given only after consultation with professor prior to the end of the term.16ANTH1001 Human EvolutionProf. Gilbert TostevinSpring 2016, 1/19/16University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus 9Disability Services Notices• Please send these to the me([email protected]) and the course TA (Nisarg Desai: [email protected]) when available and arrange a meeting with me if there are any questions.17Triage: “I have a question about……something in your lecture”: – consult your notes/text– email Aaron– stop by his office hours…general content, the text, the lab, or my grades”: – ask your TA– contact professor as necessary…exam scheduling/logistics”: – contact the Course Admin– copy your TA as wellYour lab TA will know you the best and is your first line of support!18ANTH1001 Human EvolutionProf. Gilbert TostevinSpring 2016, 1/19/16University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus 10How to Contact Me• Dr. Aaron Armstrong• Office Hours: • Mon. 10-11:30am • Tue. 6-6:30pm • by appointment• Email: [email protected]• Office: Humphrey Center 36919How to Contact Your Instructors• Course TA: Nisarg Desai ([email protected])• Office hours: Monday 1:30-2:30pm• Study hours: Monday 2:30-3:30pm• TA office: Blegen Hall 320• Human Evolution Teaching Lab, Blegen Hall 34520ANTH1001 Human EvolutionProf. Gilbert TostevinSpring 2016, 1/19/16University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus 11Any Questions?21Is this a hard class?22ANTH1001 Human EvolutionProf. Gilbert TostevinSpring 2016, 1/19/16University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus 12apple spoonnewspaperlight bulbmagazineSwitzerlandpicturePost-it notesballoondoorumbrellastartreepotcappuccino calculatorpoisonMinnesotaDavid BowieradiationgrassBrian Dozierpregnantwalk2324ANTH1001 Human EvolutionProf. Gilbert TostevinSpring 2016, 1/19/16University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus
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