Contemporary Human Variation and Evolution

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

This course explores the relationship of genes and the environment in shaping variation in human biology and morphology within and across populations. Tutorials acquaint students with genetics of families and populations. Specific topics include: the history of evolutionary theory, mating systems, microevolution, phenotypic variation, 'race,' and ethnicities. Prerequisite: ANTH 1001H or permission of instructor. Recommended: ANTH 2410H.