Anthropology · Fall 2026
SDSU ANTH 101 — Human Bio-Cultural Origin
Humankind's place in nature; fossil evidence for hominid evolution; evolutionary theory; racial, clinal and genetic variability; relationship of physical and cultural adaptations; the rise of civilization.
Course requirements
Prerequisites: Review the SDSU Catalog for prerequisite requirements. Proof of completing the prerequisites may be required on the first day of classes.
- Review the SDSU Catalog for prerequisite requirements. Proof of completing the prerequisites may be required on the first day of classes.
Fall 2026 enrollment options
Seat status can change| Class # | Format | Status | Seats | Time | Location | Professor | RateMyProfessors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4168 Lecture | Online asynchronous | Open | 199 / 200 | TBA | ONLINE | Sam Kobari | 4.1/5 · 259 reviews Difficulty 2.2 · 83% take again |
| 4170 Lecture | In person | Open | 219 / 220 | Tue/Thu 9:30 AM–10:45 AM | PG 153 | Oliver Paine | 4.9/5 · 8 reviews Difficulty 1.6 · 88% take again |
| 5215 Lecture | Online asynchronous | Closed | — | TBA | ONLINE | Sam Kobari | 4.1/5 · 259 reviews Difficulty 2.2 · 83% take again |
| 9832 Lecture | Online asynchronous | Closed | — | TBA | ONLINE | Shannon Black | 3.5/5 · 43 reviews Difficulty 3.1 · 72% take again |
| 12416 Lecture | Hybrid | Closed | — |
Mon/Wed 12:00 PM–12:50 PM TBA |
HH 221 ONLINE |
Shannon Black | 3.5/5 · 43 reviews Difficulty 3.1 · 72% take again |
| 12699 Lecture | In person | Open | 30 / 31 | Tue/Thu 12:30 PM–1:45 PM | SH 231 | Oliver Paine | 4.9/5 · 8 reviews Difficulty 1.6 · 88% take again |