3 – 5 pages long, double-spaced, typed.

You must write on one of the following three topics:

1. Discuss the two theories of Modern Human Origins (Regional Continuity and Replacement).  Describe each theory.  Critically evaluate the merits of the two models, presenting fossil and genetic evidence that supports either one.  Discuss which model you think is the most correct and why.

2. Discuss the appearance of bipedalism and large brain size in the hominid line.  Describe each trait in detail, including the physical changes in the bones that are markers for the trait.  Critically evaluate which appeared first in hominid evolution giving evidence from the fossil record for each.

3. Discuss the Concept of Race.  Define it from a Biological and Social perspective.  Give a historical overview of how the definition of race has been used and how it has changed through time.  Critically evaluate the merits of a biological concept of race.  Include in your discussion the ethical concerns in categorizing populations by race.

Requirements for this work:

1. 3 – 5 pages long, double-spaced, typed.

2. Must have at least 3 references.  Only 1 reference can be a website like Wikipedia. Your other references can be online articles/journals with proper citation.  Your textbook can be used as a reference, but cannot be one of the three primary references.

3. References must be cited in the body of the paper.  A Reference page must be included.