Human Ecology

Catalog description

Human biological variation among and within living populations. Evolutionary, genetic, ecological, demographic, and especially cultural factors that contribute to biological variation are explored. Topics include biological adaptations to hot/cold climates, high altitudes, and lactose intolerance, among others. Satisfies a major & minor requirement in Anthropology. Satisfies the Social-Scientific Thought requirement. Satisfies depth and breadth course requirement in the Social Science track of the Environmental Studies major or interdisciplinary minor. Prerequisites & Notes (Offered in alternating years.)