ANTHRO 348
Perspectives on Human Growth
Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 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 2017
Not offered in 2017; planned for 2018
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(s) Dr Bruce Floyd
Reading/Texts
Recommended Reading
Assessment
Coursework
Points
ANTHRO 348: 15 points
Prerequisites
ANTHRO 201 or 60 points in Anthropology