Foundations of Biological Anthropology

What is biological anthropology, and why is it considered holistic and interdisciplinary?
How does the scientific method apply to the study of humans? Why is skepticism important?
How do genetics and evolution work together (natural selection, mutation, genetic variation)?
???? Focus on explaining how these ideas connect—not just defining terms.

While this assignment is not due until Monday, July 13th, you should aim to have this section complete on or before Monday, July 6th.

???? Part 2: Primate Comparison & Application
(Approx. 400–500 words)

Step 1: Choose Two Primates
Select two different non-human primates (different environments or classifications).

Step 2: Brief Overview (Concise)
For each primate, describe:

Habitat
Social structure
Diet
ONE key physical or behavioral trait
???? Keep this short—focus only on key traits.

Step 3: Comparative Analysis (Main Focus)
What is one major similarity and one major difference between the species?
How do environmental or evolutionary pressures explain these patterns?
Step 4: Final Reflection
(Approx. 150–250 words)

What do these primates help us understand about:
human evolution
OR human behavior
???? Connect directly back to ideas from Part 1 (evolution, genetics, science).

✅ Requirements Checklist
Total length: ~850–1,100 words
Typed, double-spaced
12-point Times New Roman or Arial
At least 2 sources (textbook + 1 additional source OR 2 outside sources) ✅
In-text citations + Works Cited (APA or MLA)

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