What is Biological Anthropology?

[@bayamonrican]

Wish you were my professor. Easier to learn from someone who is passionate about their class and humorous.

[@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]

Thanks! What is life without a little levity? I find that if I have fun with it, it enables others to have fun too!

[@livvymclaughlin9649]

Great video! Love your energy. Definitely confirmed my decision to study biological anthropology! Thanks!!!

[@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]

Welcome to the world of anthropology! It's a great place to be.

[@isaiahhealey6323]

how is it going, now 4 years later. Do you like it

[@alliea635]

My best friend is 6-months away from a biological anthropology degree in MD. I’m so proud of her & find all of it so interesting. She was impressed I knew what it meant & what some of it entailed. Wanted to learn more.

[@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]

Great! I'm always happy to film something new if you have suggestions.

[@Dan-zd9iy]

I actually took bio anthropology cause I’m obsessed with the first civilizations and our developed characteristics. I hope to apply my understanding of our past to a career in political sciences.

[@Dr.Peppermintz]

I used to be a STEM major, following career paths that would end up in Computer Science, Mathematics, or even physics in a way. I got super burnt out about two semesters left, and a friend recommended that I checked out Anthropology. After about a semesters' worth of cultural anthropology, I took my first "intro to biological anthropology" course, and I was absolutely hooked. I fell in love with the fossils, particularly Lucy (a. afarensis). For me, being able to have my interests in remaining in the STEM field, and also being able to contribute to our understanding of our past, is incredibly interesting. I'm currently researching MA and PhD programs in support of this. I'd love to follow in the footsteps of some of the great people who have contributed to the field like Dr. Briana Pobiner, Dr. Lee Berger, and even Tim White amid his controversies.

[@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]

That sounds so cool! It's always good to have people to look up to (and sometimes media "controversies" are blown way out of proportion to get clicks - Tim White is a professional who has written an excellent book on human bone identification).

[@khushbugehlot3230]

You have a wonderful and engaging teaching style!

[@royslapped4463]

Thank you for such a great class. I enjoyed the last four weeks and I almost feel like changing my major 😂

[@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]

Thanks man! It was great having you in class.

[@SherSher143]

I wish I could take your class! Love the energy.

[@mommacass1982]

I just began my college education 20 years late, but I'm glad i waited. I chose my major anthropology. This definitely helped me a lot to figure out what I want to focus on in the 4 "types". I'll be watching more!! Thank you!

[@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]

mommacass1982 Great! If you have any suggestions for other videos you would like, feel free to suggest them!

[@teklaugulava4243]

In my university their is only 5 weeks of anthropology and they ar going to add 15 weeks of this class, waiting forward for it. P.S. going to be paleoanthropologist.

[@eddiearias1290]

be my teacher :/ i bet i would easily pass this class w such enthusiasm!

[@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]

Thanks man!

[@Yumimoon94]

2:20 you forgot to mention Rosalind Franklin. I really hope that, one day, she’ll finally get her deserved acknowledgements.

[@mayrah8813]

I love your enthusiasm sir!

[@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]

Mai Howell Thanks!

[@ZoeC-s4k]

Hello, Professor Kinkella, I am from China, and my major is physical anthropology. As you can see, physical anthropology is still used in China. I am the first student in my school's physical anthropology program, so my resources are limited. Recently, I have been reading Jane Buikstra's Standards for data collection from human skeletal remains.Are these collection standards and tables still in use?

[@KeepingItReal92]

Thankyou nicely described. I'm an undergraduate anthropology student . ❤️ From india

[@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]

Thanks!

[@GarrettH1]

Taking this in the summer pretty excited!

[@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]

Cool!

[@autumnl6823]

These videos are so entertaining and informational!

[@anikghosh1213]

It's so sad how everyone always forget to mention Rosalind Franklin while mentioning Watson-Crick!!!!!

[@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]

Yes! Rosalind Franklin was so key to the discovery.

[@emptyroomd9567]

Bio anthropology was too difficult for me. I had to drop out of it. I’m a shame of that but I prefer the cultural anthropology. But I want to retake it one day

[@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]

Bummer! You should definitely retake it when you feel ready.

[@aylinbazrafshan]

wish you were my teacherrr

[@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]

Thanks!

[@animallover7072]

What are ALL of the jobs that I can possibly apply for if I pursue a degree in Biological Anthropology ?

[@roshnisah1897]

Cute energy

[@Biratanupam]

Great video. Love from Nepal!

[@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]

Awesome!

[@solhiguerey9545]

muy entetenidos,.

[@somasishghosal4159]

Sir, please put some light how Zoology is linked /related to Biological Anthropology and whether one from Zoology studies shift towards bio anthropology research...

[@florencesophiepladjero7124]

Thank you for this video!

[@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]

Your welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@lenkajosefinasladkova1948]

What should I do if I want to study both biological and social (cultural) anthropology? I haven't found any General anthropology degree unfortunately

[@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]

In the beginning, following either path is fine. Usually, the more "general" anthro degree is a BA, not a BS. As you figure out which one you like more, you can focus there. You don't have to truly focus on one or the other until graduate school. Start by taking the classes that fulfill requirements on both sides. Just keep going - it will all work out!

[@destinyrichens1640]

ANTY 101 Sec W1 :Anthro & the Human Experience

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[@destinyrichens1640]

I wish to work with animals and it was psychology or anthropology I already know what's in skinners box I'm ready for the good stuff. hope I didn't sink myself.

[@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]

@@destinyrichens1640 It will be fun! One small warning - summer classes go very fast!

[@somasishghosal4159]

Sir, I am eager to learn something on human taphonomy, decomposition in relation to forensics! How these things come under interdisciplinary biological anthropology! (Body farm)

[@n.sradha.pdebee1010]

Great vedio sir 🙏

[@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]

Thanks!

[@areejkhalid9981]

Very energetic 👍 impressive

[@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]

Thanks!

[@thisisnitinv]

oh loved it♥🤣

[@shaurya9327]

Loved this video , planning to start bachelor's degree in anthropology, but am scared I just studied basic biology , and really concerned what will I do with this degree . Are there any scope

[@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]

Anthropology has no prerequisites, meaning the fact that you studied basic biology will only help you! There are all sorts of things that people do with anthropology degrees besides becoming anthropologists, professors, or teachers. I've seen people with anthropology degrees become anything from a lawyer to a chef! You might also check out my videos on college (on my KZbin channel - several of them start with the number 6) to help out with you decision. I can do another video on anthropology careers soon - thanks for watching!

[@Ddstairclimber]

so in part 2 is when they talk about neanderthals? should the definition of Biological anthropology include the study of humans and related species?

[@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]

It's the study of humans at its base. "Related species" gets a little over-generalized for my taste, because where do you draw the line? "Our direct ancestors" makes better sense, and includes Neanderthals.

[@Ddstairclimber]

@@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology ya one has to draw the lien somewhere. Any species that can produce viable offspring with anatomically modern humans should be part I would imagine that is where the line should be drawn, but I see your point of our ancestors ( non africans humans crossing with neanderthals) making them our ancestors as well

[@eduardolopez4520]

Do you know anything about human ethology and how it relates to biological anthropology?

[@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]

Very big question. Do you mean like nature/nurture or that sort of thing?

[@eduardolopez4520]

@@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology Sorry, I'm not too educated on the subject. I mean studying human behavior by using methods developed for studying animal behavior. For example, comparing non-human primate behavior with humans.

[@zarqabibibibi364]

hi

[@GuidetteExpert]

We are not apes,, even tho we share common things in our DNA with other animals doesn't mean that we are direct relation to that animal...All animals share some kind of DNA but there are prime aspects of DNA that gives us the result if we are actually related or not.

[@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]

There are two things here that you have incorrect. 1. We are apes. 2. The more similar DNA is between one species and the next, the closer they are related.

[@GuidetteExpert]

Kinkella Teaches Archaeology We are not apes, DNA of a tree is 90% similar to a human & banana is 60% & many other things on earth! So DNA doesnt say really which spices have a common ansestor so important traits are looked at such as interbread ability & brain function capability. We come from our own link but apes are stated being our cousins because of their body functional trait. But our brains are different so humans & neanderdals and denisovens are related to a common ansestor because of the ability to interbread and brain function. Right now its just a theory that people are cousins of apes but according to evidance of old history, brain size, ability of it compared to other spices and overall evolution, we have a taller type of humans in the past..Neanderdals & Denisovens also give a strong evidance of that... people are still looking for a missing link.

[@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]

@@GuidetteExpert We are all apes. You are simply wrong, and the "evidence" you cite shows that you do not understand biology or science. It is completely obvious that humans are apes (look at your own hands). People who argue that they are not apes are either ignorant of biology or pushing an agenda. I recommend reading the book "Why Evolution is True" by Coyne - it does an excellent job of explaining evolution. So does any introductory textbook in Biological Anthropology. After reading any of those books, or watching the excellent "Cosmos" series with Neil DeGrasse Tyson, it should be much clearer.