Logic of Inquiry in Anthropology (Bio) (401-1-1)

Instructors

William Leonard
847/491-4839
1810 Hinman Ave., Room #A55, EV Campus
Prof. William Leonard is an Abraham Harris Professor and the Director of the Global Health Studies Program at Northwestern University. He is interested in diverse aspects of nutritional health, energy metabolism, and child growth and development among human populations around the world.

Meeting Info

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

Overview of class

This course will provide an overview of key theories and concepts in biological anthropology. Specific attention will be given to how biological anthropology articulates with the other sub-disciplines of anthropology. General principles from evolutionary biology will first be discussed, examining how they can be applied to look at
human biological and behavioral variation. Alternative approaches for explaining human variation are then critically examined and considered within a historical context. Third, we will examine the material (i.e., fossil) evidence for human evolution, focusing on the interplay between biological and cultural/behavioral evolutionary trends. Finally, we will
examine how several aspects of modern human variation (e.g., growth, nutritional status, physiology, health) are shaped by the interplay between genetic, physiological, ecological and socio-cultural factors. Throughout the course we will highlight the utility of the bio-cultural framework for explaining human biological diversity and variation in health and
well-being."

Registration Requirements

Graduate Students Only

Class Materials (Required)

Readings: Posted on the course Canvas site

Class Materials (Suggested)

On Canvas

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for Graduate Students.