Science for everyone
All registered UTM undergraduate students are eligible to enrol in ANT101H5 Introduction to Biological Anthropology and Archaeology. Even if you do not have a background in sciences, ANT101H5 opens a path to studying anthropology science subfields such as biological anthropology, forensic anthropology, archaeology, or the anthropology of health - a focus of particular value to students interested in pursuing careers in public health.
"I took ANT101, the Introduction to Biological Anthropology and Archaeology course and I just loved it. Anthropology is such a huge discipline that I never knew existed...You get an understanding of many topics you would cover in the “traditional” physical sciences, just in a unique way that is human-centered and relevant." - Undergraduate student specializing in anthropology
Discover new ways to see ourselves
ANT101H5 Introduction to Biological Anthropology and Archaeology is a survey of biological anthropology and archaeology. This course is a journey back through time where we will investigate the origins of our species and discover new ways to see ourselves. The material covered is directed to answering the question: What makes us human?
Course highlights
- Virtual Mystery Project opportunity
- Introduction to cultural heritage management and archaeology
- Introduction to basics of biology and genetics, evolutionary theory
- Introduction to applied anthropology, for example addressing our cultural impact on the environment
- Learn how anthropologists use scientific method to study culture
- Primate and hominin origins, to modern humans and the first civilizations
- Special guest lectures
More details
- ANT101H5 is a required course for all UTM anthropology programs (specialist, major, and minor).
- View the full course description and program requirements published in the UTM Academic Calendar, as they take precedence over information published elsewhere.
How to view the ANT101H5 course schedule
- ANT101H5 is usually offered in the winter and summer terms.
- On the Timetable Builder, choose "University of Toronto Mississauga", select the term (Session), and enter course code ANT101H5 to view the schedule.
- View lecture (LEC) and practical (PRA) times.
How to enrol in ANT101H5 at UTM
- When your course enrolment opens on ACORN, enrol in one lecture (LEC) and one practical lab session (PRA) for ANT101H5.
- The UTM Office of the Registrar has a guide to course enrolment.
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