EVANTH 93D - Introduction to Evolutionary Anthropology

Institution:
Duke University
Subject:
Evolutionary Anthropology
Description:
The study of human origins, anatomy, and behavior from an evolutionary perspective. The historical development of pre-Darwinian evolutionary thinking and Darwin's contribution to evolutionary theory; genetics; microevolution and macroevolution; the modern synthesis framing the study of human origins and behavior in the context of modern evolutionary biology; primate behavioral ecology and evolution; a survey of primate and human paleontology, adaptation and variation; the origins of human social organization and culture; the impact of modern humans on biodiversity. Lecture is the same as Evolutionary Anthropology 93, but adds a 50 minute discussion section with hands-on access to fossil casts, etc. Instructor: Staff
Credits:
1.00
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Instructional Type:
Discus/recit
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Phone Number:
(919) 684-8111
Regional Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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