EVANTH 51 - Natural History of Humans: The Evolution of our Anatomy, Physiology and Behavior

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Evolutionary Anthropology

Description:

What it means to be human. The fundamental mechanism of evolution with a specific emphasis on the interplay of environmental and genetic factors. The unique characters of human beings including our anatomy, art, tool-making, burial, and eventual control of the environment and how those features came to be. Modern human biological variation as it relates to global health and discussion of biological aspects of race. Course intended for non-majors. Instructor: Schmitt

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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