ANTH 3322 – Human Adaptation

(3 credits – TG) 3 hours lecture

This course examines the processes involved in interpreting modern human diversity. Emphasis is placed on biological adaptive responses to particular environments and the cultural influences affecting human diversity. Topics include heat and cold stress, high and low altitude adaptations, skin colour, and physical structure of the human body.

Prerequisites: Anthropology 1101 or 1102 and 1103 and 2229, or consent of the department.