Biological anthropology is the study of the biological origin and physical variation among human populations and stresses an evolutionary and forensic perspective on humans. Students study the adaptation, variability, and evolution of homo sapiens and their living and fossil relatives.
Faculty members have worked with the Spokane Police Department and our students are prepared for careers in a variety of biomedical areas ranging from nutrition, public health, forensic studies, and other allied fields.
The Anthropology program at EWU has a unique human osteology laboratory that includes almost 1000 skeletal remains and casts. These include remains with pathologies such as dental caries, osteophytic growths, periostitis, and fractures. In addition, there are also numerous contemporary primate and early hominid fossil casts.
If you are interested in Biological Anthropology, there are opportunities to mentor with the lab coordinator, and students have presented their lab-based research at various anthropological conferences. A key course is ANTR202 Human Evolution, and we strongly recommend a biology minor for specialized students.
Supporting Electives
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Genetics
- Biology & Society
- Other courses offered by the Biology Department
Internships and Career Opportunities
- International Red Cross
- World Health Organization
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Associated Organization:
American Association of Biological Anthropologists (AABA).