Topics in Anthropology (490-0-24)

Topic

Human Population Biology

Instructors

Thomas McDade
847/467-4304
1810 Hinman Ave., Room #202 , EV Campus
Thom McDade is a biological anthropologist specializing in human population biology. His work is primarily concerned with the dynamic interrelationships among society, biology and health over the life course, with an emphasis on life course approaches to stress and the human immune system.

Meeting Info

ANTHRO Sem Rm 104 - 1810 Hinmn: Tues 2:00PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

Human biological systems are products of natural selection, evolved to develop and function in whole organisms that are integral components of surrounding social and physical environments. The overarching objective of this course is to investigate the causes and consequences of human biological variation, in time and space, and across multiple levels of analysis. The focus is on understanding human biology "in the real world," and the course emphasizes a field-based, comparative approach that engages with conceptual and methodological tools that advance our understanding of human biology in relation to developmental and ecological contexts and processes. After constructing a solid theoretical and historical foundation, the course will apply these tools to illuminate the following topics: growth and development, aging, reproduction, immune function, energetics/metabolism, and stress.

Registration Requirements

Graduate students only. Junior and Senior Anthropology majors with instructor permission.

Teaching Method

Seminar

Evaluation Method

Class participation and written assignments

Class Materials (Required)

Required readings to be made available electronically.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Graduate students may register for this course. Juniors and Seniors by permission.
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