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ANTH 402 - Dynamics of Human Biocultural Diversity: The Transformational Partnership of Nature and Nurture

ANTH 402: Dynamics of Human Biocultural Diversity: The Transformational Partnership of Nature and Nurture (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: Completion of Area 5B. Biological Science General Education requirement. If a biological sciences course is not taken to satisfy Area 5B., a college course in biological sciences is required. Counts toward General Education (2026-27), General Education (2024-25).

3 units
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning or Physical and Biological Sciences
  • Explorations of Human Experience
  • Nine Units Selected From
  • Requirements for Specialization
  • Health and Well-being
  • Nine Additional Units Selected From
  • Field A, Human-Nature Interface
  • Thematic Areas
  • Natural Sciences
Offered: Offered every term

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Explore the interplay of biology and culture in human populations over time and around the world. Using ‘systems thinking’, examine the impact that various geographies, technologies, political-economic (structural) arrangements, historical legacies, and cultural contexts have on human evolution.
Prerequisites
Completion of Area 5B. Biological Science General Education requirement. If a biological sciences course is not taken to satisfy Area 5B., a college course in biological sciences is required.

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Counts as
GE Explorations Phys, Bio, Math/Quant Reasoning [UD 2/5], Cultural Diversity (CD), Sustainability-Inclusive
Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Typically offered
Fall/Summer

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #11244· Online, any time · Open · Letter or CR/NC
150 of 150 seats open
No set meeting time · ONLINE