ANTH 550 - Co- Evolution of Humans And Pathogens

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SUNY at Binghamton

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The impact of both infectious and non-infectious diseases on human populations, from the earliest modern humans to today, is examined through the interpretation of skeletal lesions and the application of paleopathological theory, epidemiological models and paleodemographic principles. The evolution of infectious diseases in humans is studied as a complex interaction of cultural, biological and environmental changes in both pathogen and host. Although malaria is one of the best understood examples of biocultural co-evolution, we will also examine the origin, spread and current epidemiology of tuberculosis, syphilis, leprosy and a number of mycotic diseases that impact agricultural and developing populations. The frequency of osteoarthritis, trauma and other non-infectious skeletal insults will also be examined in relation to cultural change over time. Emphasis will be placed on differential diagnosis of skeletal pathological conditions in laboratory sessions.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.binghamton.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 777-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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