Prerequisites: BIOL 102; BIOL 105 or BIOL 108; STAT 100B (STAT 100B may be taken concurrently); or consent of instructor
Description: A survey of variation within and among contemporary human populations arising from genetic and envi- ronmental factors. Covers single-locus and polygenic inheritance, developmental plasticity, and physio- Biology logical acclimatization. Includes biogeographic and demographic influences; variation in pigmentation, stature, physiology, disease susceptibility, behavior, and IQ; and critical evaluation of racial and ethnic classifications.