This course is an introduction to general anthropology emphasizing the interaction of human biology and behavior. The course considers what it means to be human by examining the biocultural interface of both present and past human populations. Topics of discussion will include human adaptation to extreme environments, cross-cultural variations in infant sensorimotor development and biological and cultural diversity in general. An understanding and appreciation of the how's and why's of human biological and cultural variation will be stressed.
Number of Credits
3
Term
Spring
Summer
Major
Area of Interest
General Education Requirements
Subject
ANTH
Number
0620