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Eli C. Minkoff, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor, WSU; also Emeritus at Bates College
Eli C. Minkoff, Ph.D.
eminkoff@worcester.edu
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Areas of Expertise
AnatomyEvolutionary biologyPaleontology

Bio

My main field of interest is evolutionary biology, especially of primates and other mammals, but also more generally. Although retired from full-time teaching, I love teaching so much that I plan to keep going here as long as I can.

Education
1969
Harvard University
Biology
Ph.D.
1963
Columbia University
Zoology and Geology (double major)
BA

Publications

BIOLOGY TODAY, An Issues Approach
COLBERT'S EVOLUTION OF THE VERTEBRATES
Sample Courses
Organismal Biology
Biological organisms and species, with emphasis on their evolution.
4 Credits
Introductory Biology
Biological systems and how they affect daily life and society.
4 Credits
Primates & Human Origins
Evolutionary biology of our nearest relatives: monkeys, apes, lemurs, etc.
4 Credits
Vert. Paleontology
Evolution of the backboned animals and their fossil record.
4 Credits