University Park, College of the Liberal Arts (BANTH)

PROFESSOR DEAN R. SNOW, Head, Department of Anthropology
(The Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Anthropology is offered by the Biological Anthropology Program in the Department of Anthropology.)

The Bachelor of Science degree provides the opportunity to develop a strong foundation in research methods, quantification, and laboratory science. It prepares students with the skills and competencies needed to pursue graduate study or careers in professions associated with biological anthropology. Students contemplating futures in biomedical or forensic sciences should consult with Penn State's Premedicine Office or the specific forensic science graduate program to make certain that additional courses in organic chemistry and physics that are required for admission are completed.

For the B.S. degree in Biological Anthropology, a minimum of 125 credits is required.

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(18 of these credits are included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education in front of Bulletin.)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Included in ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)

UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

ELECTIVES: 12-15 credits

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 83-86 credits [1]
(This includes 18 credits of General Education courses: 9 credits GN courses; 6 credits GQ courses; 3 credits GH courses.)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (51 credits)
ANTH 002 GS(3), ANTH 021 GN(3), ANTH 045 GS;US;IL(3), BIOL 110 GN(4), BIOL 129 GN(4), BIOL 240W GN(4), B M B 251(3), CHEM 012 GN(3), CHEM 013 GN(3), CHEM 014 GN(1), CHEM 015 GN(1), MATH 140 GQ(4), MATH 141 GQ(4), PHYS 250 GN(4), STAT 200 GQ(4) STAT 460(3) (Sem: 1-6)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (32-35 credits)
Select 3-4 credits from ANTH 460(3) or ANTH 460H(4) (Sem: 3-8)
Select 15 additional credits in consultation with adviser from the following ranges: ANTH 401-419(3) or ANTH 460-473(3) (Sem: 3-8)
Select 3-4 credits from the following: CHEM 034(3), BIOL 230W GN(4), or BIOL 141 GN(3) (Sem: 3-8)
Select 2-3 credits from the following: B M B 401(2), BIOL 411(3), or KINES 202(4) (Sem: 3-8)
Select 3 credits from the following: PHIL 011 GH(3), PHIL 116 GH(3), PHIL 132 GH(3), PHIL 221 GH(3) (Sem: 3-8)
Select 6 additional credits in consultation with adviser either in ANTH electives other than ANTH 001, or carry out a senior project under ANTH 496(6), as advised (Sem: 3-8)

NOTE: Internships will be counted as elective credits.

[1] A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44.

Last Revised by the Department: Fall Semester 2003