ANT 3220 - Human Biological Variation

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Appalachian State University

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This course provides a survey of theoretical frameworks in biological anthropology, beginning with an examination of the history and development of evolutionary theory, the modern synthesis, and the "New Physical Anthropology." Feminist critiques, objections to the adaptationist program, and the development of biocultural approaches to human biology will be examined and applied to the study of patterns and processes in human evolution. Issues to be addressed in this course include the evolution of primate life histories, the origin of modern human biological variation, human reproduction, and evolutionary medicine. Prerequisite: ENG 2001 or its equivalent. (WRITING)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.appstate.edu/

Phone Number:

(828) 262-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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