Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology - Biological Anthropology

Colorado State University

Students in the Biological Anthropology concentration study humanity from a biological and evolutionary perspective. Two broad themes exist within our department. The first emphasizes evolutionary theory and morphological transformations, and the second is concerned with adaptations that are the product of the interaction between human biology and culture. Current faculty research and teaching address these themes through various foci including 1) examining how extinct humans interacted with their environment by researching their feeding behaviors, biology, special temporal distribution and palaeoecological patterning, 2) examining how the biology and stress impact health outcomes in living populations, and 3) examining how skeletal anatomy can be used to reconstruct past and living populations and individuals including within forensic contexts. With a concentration in biological anthropology our students acquire theoretical and foundational knowledge in the classroom. They also acquire practical skills via experiential learning through lab work and our Paleontology Field School in Wyoming, and can earn a minor in Forensic Anthropology. Transferable skills include scientific research design and analysis, laboratory techniques and forensic analysis, conducting paleontological survey and analysis, critical thinking and communication, and statistical analysis and ability to synthesize complex information.

College of Liberal Arts