BS in Biological Anthropology

George Washington University

Bachelor's degree

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  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The Bachelor of Science in Biological Anthropology incorporates human evolution, human anatomy, primatology and scientific analysis. Compared with the BA in Anthropology, the BS degree requires more science courses and a greater curricular focus on the biological aspects of anthropology. Students may also gain lab experience through the department's Center for the Advanced Study of Human Paleobiology.

The program’s strong foundation in science and anatomy prepares students for advanced degrees in biological anthropology or pursuit of a medical career. The curriculum's strong emphasis on human behavior also lends itself to non-science professions in corporate management or the justice system.

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Subjects

  • Psychology
  • Geology
  • Biology
  • Ecology
  • Biochemistry
  • Medical training
  • Primatology
  • Medical
  • Anatomy
  • Genetics

Course programme

Required

Introductory courses (21 credits)
  • Biological Anthropology
  • Sociocultural Anthropology
  • Sociocultural Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Language in Culture and Society
  • Introductory Biology: Cells and Molecules
  • Introductory Biology: Cells and Molecules and Introduction to Cells and Molecules Laboratory
  • Introductory Biology: The Biology of Organisms
  • Introductory Biology: The Biology of Organisms and Introduction to Organisms Laboratory
Required

12 credits from the following courses:
  • Human Evolutionary Genetics
  • Human Functional Anatomy
  • Human Evolutionary Anatomy
  • Forensic Anthropology Laboratory
  • Human Variation
  • Advanced Human Osteology
  • Conservation in a Changing World: Human and Animal Behavior
  • The Evolution of Human Families
  • Evolution of Primate Life Histories
  • Primatology
  • Hominin Evolution
  • Hominin Evolution
  • Evolution of the Human Brain
  • Topics in Biological Anthropology
  • Human Cultural Beginnings
  • Human Cultural Beginnings
  • Paleoanthropological Field Program
9 credits in biology (BISC) courses numbered 2000 or above, including at least one course from each of the following categories:

Cell/molecular biology
  • Cell Biology
  • Genetics
  • Genetics Laboratory
  • Biology of Cancer
  • Developmental Biology
  • Developmental Neurobiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Nanobiotechnology
  • Nanobiotechnology Laboratory
  • Immunology
  • Introductory Medical Biochemistry
  • Biochemistry Laboratory
  • Special Topics in Biochemistry
Organismal/sub-organismal biology
  • Neural Circuits and Behavior
  • Human Physiology
  • Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
  • Evolution and Extinction of Dinosaurs
  • Integrative Biology of Fishes
  • Introductory Microbiology Laboratory
  • Introductory Microbiology
  • Parasitology
  • Human Neurobiology
Ecology/evolution
  • Human Gross Anatomy
  • Organic Evolution
  • History of Life
  • Animal Behavior
  • General Ecology
  • Plant Comparative Structure and Function
  • Conservation Biology
  • Plant-Animal Interactions
  • Plant-Animal Interactions Laboratory
  • Ecological and Evolutionary Genetics
  • BISC 3464Ecology and Evolution of Societies
One course from the following:
  • General Chemistry I
  • General Chemistry II
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Geochemistry
  • Geochemistry
  • Biochemistry I
  • Biochemistry II
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Biological Psychology
  • Psychology of Adolescence
  • Neuropsychology
  • The Biology of Nutrition and Health
  • Food, Nutrition, and Service
  • The Ecology and Evolution of Organisms
  • Understanding Organisms through Service Learning
  • Physical Geology
  • Environmental Geology
  • Historical Geology
  • Statistics for the Biological Sciences
And 6 credits in anthropology (ANTH) courses numbered 2000 or above, excluding courses in the 3400-3499 or the 3802 or 3832 range

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