ANTH 436 - Human Variation

Credits: 5

This course examines variation among modern living human populations and discusses the evolutionary processes that lead to the variation seen in modern populations. The course will cover topics such as genetic variation, evolutionary mechanics, adaptive traits, sexual dimorphism, and human osteology. The course will also explore human radiation across the globe and modern socio-economic and political issues related to human variation and race.

[available in odd years]

Prerequisites: ANTH 202