ANTH 62 Health and Disease in Evolutionary Perspective

This course explores how principles from biological anthropology can provide insight into human health and disease. This course also asks students to critically analyze prevailing medical concepts of 'normal' physiology and illness. We adopt a comparative approach to consider the evolutionary, physiological, and cultural bases of human health and disease by examining case studies in the following areas: i) human diet and nutrition, ii) demography, life history, and reproduction, and iii) pathogens, parasites, and immunity. 

Instructor

Thayer

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:SCI

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Department-Specific Course Categories

BIOL

Offered

• Fall