SCI-LIVSYS 21 - Evolutionary Medicine

Institution:

Harvard University

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Description:

Evolutionary medicine is a new field seeking to apply the principles of evolution to understanding human health and disease. This course will be equally divided among lectures and case studies. Lectures will focus on general principles including: elements of evolutionary theory; interpreting data in relation to specific hypotheses; major human infectious, chronic, and genetic diseases; and human anatomy and physiology in evolutionary perspective. Case studies will be chosen to illustrate these principles and will engage students in small discussion groups and independent research.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.harvard.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 495-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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