Anthropology (ANTH) |
308 Condon, 541-346-5102
College of Arts & Sciences
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Course Data
| ANTH 175 Evolutionary Medicine >3 |
4.00 cr. |
| Focuses on the application of evolutionary thinking to the study of human health and disease. |
| Grading Options: |
Optional; see degree guide or catalog for degree requirements
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| Instructor: |
Snodgrass J  |
Office:
354 Condon Hall
Phone:
(541) 346-4823
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 Course Fees: |
$5.00 |
| Course Materials |
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CRN |
Avail |
Max |
Time |
Day |
Location |
Instructor |
Notes |
Lecture |
10150 |
1 |
240 |
1400-1520 |
mw |
282 LIL |
Snodgrass J |
$ |
Final Exam: |
1445-1645 |
w 12/06 |
282 LIL |
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Associated Sections |
+ Lab |
10151 |
0 |
20 |
0900-0950 |
t |
204 CON |
Cotton S |
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+ Lab |
10152 |
0 |
20 |
1000-1050 |
t |
204 CON |
Cotton S |
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+ Lab |
10153 |
1 |
20 |
1100-1150 |
t |
204 CON |
Cotton S |
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+ Lab |
10154 |
0 |
20 |
1200-1250 |
t |
204 CON |
Cotton S |
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+ Lab |
10155 |
0 |
20 |
1300-1350 |
t |
204 CON |
Cotton S |
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+ Lab |
10156 |
0 |
20 |
1400-1450 |
t |
204 CON |
Cotton S |
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+ Lab |
10157 |
0 |
20 |
1500-1550 |
t |
204 CON |
Cotton S |
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+ Lab |
10158 |
0 |
20 |
1600-1650 |
t |
204 CON |
Cotton S |
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+ Lab |
10159 |
0 |
20 |
0900-0950 |
w |
330 CON |
Reda H |
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+ Lab |
10160 |
0 |
20 |
1000-1050 |
w |
330 CON |
Reda H |
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+ Lab |
10161 |
0 |
20 |
1100-1150 |
w |
330 CON |
Reda H |
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+ Lab |
10162 |
0 |
20 |
1200-1250 |
w |
330 CON |
Reda H |
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Academic Deadlines
| Deadline |
Last day to: |
| September 24: |
Process a complete drop (100% refund, no W recorded) |
| September 30: |
Drop this course (100% refund, no W recorded; after this date, W's are recorded) |
| September 30: |
Process a complete drop (90% refund, no W recorded; after this date, W's are recorded) |
| October 1: |
Process a complete withdrawal (90% refund, W recorded) |
| October 1: |
Withdraw from this course (100% refund, W recorded) |
| October 2: |
Add this course |
| October 2: |
Last day to change to or from audit |
| October 8: |
Process a complete withdrawal (75% refund, W recorded) |
| October 8: |
Withdraw from this course (75% refund, W recorded) |
| October 15: |
Process a complete withdrawal (50% refund, W recorded) |
| October 15: |
Withdraw from this course (50% refund, W recorded) |
| October 22: |
Process a complete withdrawal (25% refund, W recorded) |
| October 22: |
Withdraw from this course (25% refund, W recorded) |
| November 12: |
Withdraw from this course (0% refund, W recorded) |
| November 12: |
Change grading option for this course |
 | You can't drop your last class using the "Add/Drop" menu in DuckWeb. Go to the “Completely Withdraw from Term/University” link to begin the complete withdrawal process. If you need assistance with a complete drop or a complete withdrawal, please contact the Office of Academic Advising, 101 Oregon Hall, 541-346-3211 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday). If you are attempting to completely withdraw after business hours, and have difficulty, please contact the Office of Academic Advising the next business day. |
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Expanded Course Description
| This is a science group satisfying course that is designed to be a comprehensive introduction to evolutionary, or Darwinian, medicine. In brief, evolutionary medicine is the application of evolutionary thinking, including evolutionary processes and human evolutionary history, to understanding health and disease among contemporary human populations. This course uses a scientific approach, drawing on the methods, theories, and bodies of knowledge from various scientific disciplines, including evolutionary biology, genetics, neuroscience, physiology, nutritional sciences, and medicine. This course has four main sections:
Section 1 introduces students to the scientific method and evolutionary theory, and builds the foundation for the understanding the evolutionary medicine approach. Particular attention is directed towards the adaptation concept and life history theory. This section of the course also provides an introduction to human evolutionary history, concentrating on major events in hominid evolution (e.g., bipedalism and brain evolution), and to origins of modern human biological variation.
Section 2 focuses on the basic principles of evolutionary medicine, and emphasizes differences between proximate and ultimate explanations. This section of the course also provides a basic introduction to epidemiology (the study of patterns of human disease and their causes) and a brief discussion of contemporary global health issues.
Section 3 uses the evolutionary medicine approach to examine infectious diseases. This section of the course provides an introduction to human defenses to infectious organisms, and describes major cultural transitions in human history that altered exposure to infectious disease. This section also focuses on emerging infectious diseases.
Section 4 applies the evolutionary medicine approach to chronic diseases, including cancers and osteoporosis. This section of the course emphasizes cardiovascular diseases (heart disease and stroke), obesity, and diabetes and uses a biocultural framework to examine the role of diet and psychosocial stress in the development and progression of these conditions. |
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