ANTHRO 3741 - Evolutionary Biology

Institution:

Temple University

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Description:

This course will critically evaluate the ways evolutionary theory has been used to explain human and primate evolution and modern human biological diversity. Included will be lectures on, and discussion of, the history of evolutionary thinking, the sources of variation in human populations, evolutionary processes, behavioral ecology, the levels of selection and problems in phylogenetic reconstruction. Anthropologically relevant models will be used throughout the course. Mode: Seminar.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ANTHRO 2705 (0125); at least one of the following courses: ANTHRO 2761 (0161), 2762 (0162), 2763 (0163) or 2764 (0164); and Introduction to Biology [BIOLOGY 1011 (C083)/1012 (C084) or 0103/0104] for majors, or permission of the instructor for non-majors

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.TEMPLE.EDU

Phone Number:

(215) 204-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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