ANTHRO 348

Perspectives on Human Growth


Please note: this is archived course information from 2016 for ANTHRO 348.

Description

Adopts evolutionary and biocultural perspectives in examining patterns of human growth and maturation. Human developmental patterns are placed within an evolutionary framework using evidence from non-human primates and earlier hominid remains. Variability within and among human populations in growth and developmental timing is considered in terms of genetics interacting with physical, biotic and social factors.

Availability 2016

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Assessment

Coursework
 

Points

ANTHRO 348: 15 points

Prerequisites

ANTHRO 201 or 120 points passed

Restrictions