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ANTH358 - Biology of Human Skeletal Variability

Description

Explores the biology of variability in the modern human skeleton and the mechanisms through which skeletal diversity is shaped in our species. Main topics include the role of genetics and plasticity in shaping bone, the origins and biomechanics of bipedality, locomotor energetics, and the importance of physical activity for bone health.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Note(s)

  • Credit will be granted for only one of ANTH 358, ANTH 394 (if taken in the same topic).

Prerequisites

  • Complete 1 of:
    • ANTH250 - Biological Anthropology (1.5)
    • BIOL184 - Evolution and Biodiversity (1.5)
    • EPHE141 - Human Anatomy (1.5)

Course offered by

Department of Anthropology

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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