人类起源

你将学到什么

科学本质的概述，并解释科学研究是如何进行

从分类学、系统发育的角度来识别人类在自然世界的位置

在人类起源研究中，定义古人类学所扮演的角色

明确地识别古人类学家如何用科学的方法来制定假设和如何战略性地进行研究

明确地阐述人类进化的科学证据和非科学证据、以及在人类起源中不能被测试的解释之间的差异

课程概况

本课程将引导你通过科学证据来探索人类与我们化石亲戚的进化以及人类在自然界的地位。这包括了进化论的介绍、人科化石记录的概述、以及该记录能告诉我们关于人类在大自然里的地位。唐纳德•约翰森博士是世界著名的古人类学家，他因发现了露西骨架而闻名。他将从独特的角度呈现令人兴奋的深度古人类实地研究。

This course is part of Global Freshman Academy (GFA), which means you can earn transferable ASU credit toward your college degree.

This course will guide you through an exploration of the scientific evidence for the evolution of humans and our fossil relatives and humankind’s place in the natural world. It includes an introduction to evolutionary theory, an overview of the hominin fossil record and what that record teaches us about our place in nature. Dr. Donald Johanson, a world-renowned paleoanthropologist who found the skeleton known as Lucy, will present an exciting in-depth exploration of paleoanthropological field research from his unique perspective.

This course satisfies the Social-behavioral sciences (SB) general studies requirement at Arizona State University. This course may satisfy a general education requirement at other institutions; however, it is strongly encouraged that you consult with your institution of choice to determine how these credits will be applied to their degree requirements prior to transferring the credit.