Middlebury

FYSE1198A-S11

Darwinian Medicine

Darwinian Medicine
Is it better to fight a fever or let it run its course? Why do pregnant women get morning sickness? In this course, we will look at modern humans and their health from the perspective of evolutionary biology. Students will be introduced to the basics of evolution by natural selection and will learn to interpret morphological, biochemical and behavioral aspects of humans and their pathogens in this context (such as how and why the level of virulence of a disease changes when human habits change). Readings will include Why We Get Sick, Evolving Health, and numerous papers from the primary literature. 3 hrs. sem./disc.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
22140
Subject Code:
FYSE
Course Number:
1198
Section Identifier:
A

Course

FYSE 1198

All Sections in Spring 2011

Spring 2011

FYSE1198A-S11 Seminar (Young)