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BIO 451. Current Topics in Human Development and Evolution

Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 008729

Crosslisted with BIO 551

Discussion-based course on the developmental changes involved in our evolution from ape-like ancestors; using the science of cloning and embryonic stem cells to prolong human life; the evolutionary theory of aging; the genetic conflict theory of human pregnancy; the developmental basis of variation in human sexuality; and the direct effects of environment on modern human development and evolution. Prerequisite: BIO 240 /BIO 240L  or equivalent.