ANTHRO 4580 - Evolutionary Medicine

Institution:

University of Missouri-Columbia

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Description:

Principles of modern evolutionary theory are applied to medical problems. Topics include: function of symptoms (fever, nausea, etc.); strategies of pathogens; senescence; cancer; phylogenetic constraints; mental disorders. Ideas will be actively discussed in class. Prerequisites: lower level course in Biology or Biological Anthropology, junior/senior standing or instructor's consent.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.missouri.edu/

Phone Number:

(573) 882-2121

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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