ANTHRO 4797 - Evolutionary Perspectives on Reproduction

Institution:

Temple University

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Description:

This course surveys classic and contemporary literature on human life history evolution, reproductive physiology, and reproductive ecology. It begins by covering some basic information in life history theory and comparative reproductive biology. Secondly, it surveys key issues in the field organized by the stages and events of the life cycle using the following approach: what is the underlying physiology, how do humans compare to the non-human primates and what explanations have been proposed to account for our differences, what factors modulate the expression of life history characteristics among human populations? Mode: Seminar and experiential learning.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ANTHRO 2705 (0125) and two of the following: ANTHRO 2761 (0161), 2762 (0162), 2763 (0163), 2764 (0164)

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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