ANTHROP 2E03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Biological Anthropology, Microevolution, Systema Naturae
22 Feb 2018
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Textbook: exploring biological anthropology - stanford et al. (4th edition) Quizzes: 8 x 5% = 40% (weekly @ labs) Similarities and differences between humans / other primates. Process of change that occurs over time (in living beings) Passed between successive generations under influence of natural selection. Change in living organisms from generation to generation. Empirical scientific explanation for our place in the world. Humans placed at the top of the chain. Created a system of naming living creatures by genus/species. Weak small birds couldn"t eat so they died. Lichen on trees disappeared due to pollution, leaving dark bark. White moths would be extremely visible and vulnerable. Created theory that species can change over time (macro-evolution) Ex. giraffes becoming taller in order to reach top branches for food. All species have the capacity to over produce. Individuals with features that give them an advantage have a better chance of surviving to leave viable offspring.
