Human biological diversity surrounds us: We vary in size, shape and color; in the ways that our bodies respond to heat, cold, food, and workload; and in our fundamental genetic makeup. Biological Anthropology introduces the student to these problems of biological diversity in living and prehistoric populations. Basic evolutionary principles are applied to explain the origins, mechanisms and trends of this human diversity. Topics include the human and primate fossil record, the interplay of biology and culture, adaptation to environmental stress, the evolutionary significance of infectious disease, including AIDS, smallpox, cholera, and malaria; basic Mendelian and population, genetics, primate behavior, human growth, and the evolutionary meaning of complex behaviors. This course meets the following distribution requirements: Please note: If more than one distribution area is listed, the course can be used to satisfy ONE area only. Natural Sciences This course is offered during the following semesters: Spring Semester

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