Biological Anthropology Dr. Stephen Frost's paleoanthropological research uses morphometrics to examine Neandertal taxonomy (from Harvati et al. 2004 Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci.) Biological anthropology is a subfield of anthropology that examines biological aspects of the human species from comparative, ecological, and evolutionary perspectives. At the University of Oregon, biological anthropology consists of a diverse group of faculty and students who apply an evolutionary perspective to a broad array of topics in human evolutionary biology. These topics include primate behavior and morphology, paleoanthropology, human behavioral ecology, human adaptation, and evolutionary medicine. The biological anthropology program at UO is highly interdisciplinary and involves collaborations across the anthropological subfields (see Areas of Departmental Expertise), with researchers across the UO campus (see Campus Links), and with scientists around the world: Core Faculty Undergraduate Program in Biological Anthropology UO Anthropology undergraduate student Sara Epstein (right) participating in a research project on stress and health among Latino immigrants in Oregon directed by Drs. Josh Snodgrass and Heather McClure. The undergraduate program in biological anthropology offers a wide range of introductory and advanced classes. In addition to the core introductory course in the subfield (ANTH 270, Introduction to Biological Anthropology), which is required for all majors, there are a number of other introductory courses offered by the department (ANTH 170, 171, 173, 175, 176) that are designed for non-majors but are regularly taken by anthropology majors interested in the topic. Upper division courses are offered on a variety of topics, including primate behavior, human biological variation, evolutionary theory, and human osteology. A list of biological anthropology courses, organized by instructor, can be found below. In addition to regular courses, individual biological anthropology faculty often offer individualized, independent study courses or research experiences to advanced undergraduate students. For further information, students are encouraged to contact relevant biological anthropology faculty. Students may also obtain additional information on undergraduate opportunities from Head Undergraduate Advisor Professor Diane Baxter. Anthropology Course Descriptions Graduate Program in Biological Anthropology Graduate students Nick Malone (now at the University of Auckland) and Michel Waller in the Congo as part of Dr. Frances White's research on bonobos The graduate program in biological anthropology includes both Master’s and Ph.D. students; however, virtually all of the students in the biological anthropology graduate program have as their ultimate goal to obtain the Ph.D. Students who are interested in completing a Ph.D. in biological anthropology typically first complete the Master’s degree (either an M.S. or M.A.) before proceeding onto the Ph.D. program or arrive at UO with a Master’s in anthropology or a related discipline. Additional details of the program can be found in the Graduate Handbook. Prospective students are encouraged to contact relevant faculty before applying to the graduate program. Anthropology Graduate Students Current Research Projects (and Primary UO Anthropology Faculty Involved)
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