HLTH - 361. Evolutionary Medicine

3 credit(s)
Human health and disease are explored from an evolutionary perspective. Students will gain an understanding of the evolutionary processes that shaped the human body and their impacts on human growth, development, reproduction, and aging. Global health challenges such as infectious disease, cardiovascular disease, allergies, and obesity will be reviewed through an evolutionary lens. Students with an interest in evolution, health, human biology, medicine, or nursing will find this course useful.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110 or BIOL 140
Restriction(s): Restricted to Junior or Senior Class Level.
Attribute: ARTS, HLTH