SC 139 - Evolution and the Human Condition

Credit Hour(s): 3
Contact Hours: (3, 0)

This course is designed to introduce students to the theory of evolution and its applications to the human lifestyle. It will cover basic evolutionary principles and the significance of evolution throughout the history of life. Topics covered include: evidence of evolution, Darwin’s theory of natural selection, heredity, mutation, speciation, the history of life, extinction and cultural evolution. The course cumulates with discussion of how evolution has influenced human lifestyle including human social behavior, puberty, reproduction, nutrition and disease.