This course is an introduction to the anthropological study of human biology, culture, and society. It explores similarities and differences in the ways human beings cope with the natural environment and each other. By examining how different peoples sustain themselves, mate and have children, cooperate and fight with one another, and deal with the inevitability of death, we will try to reach a better understanding of ourselves and what it is to be human. The class will meet Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 10:50 AM in Arjona143. A second meeting of the class will meet Monday and Wednesday from 12:00 PM to 12:50 PM in Arjona 405 [Anth1006-015(D)]. Professor Boster’s office hours are by appointment. No prerequisites. Grades will be based on a midterm examination (35%), a final exam (35%), a multipart project (20%), and class/section participation (10%). The grading policy is discussed here. The midterm examination will be held on October 14 and the final when ever the administration decrees. There will be no required textbooks -- supplementary readings will be linked through the class web page. Some students may find Haviland et al's Anthropology (12th edition) to be useful. We expect that students know the student conduct code and the standards of civility appropriate to the classroom.