Syllabus

Course Code: DSE* Anthropology (i) B-ANTH-601(i)    Course Name: Human Ecology and Adaptation

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 1.Definition & concept of term ecology,Human ecology, Adaptation, acclimation,acclimatization,biotic &abiotic components, interaction of Man with Environment
2. Concepts and methods of ecological anthropology.
3. Bio-cultural adaptation – genetic and non-genetic factors.
2 1. Man’s physiological response to environmental stress. Hot, desert, Cold, High altitudeclimate.(Glogers,Allen’s & Bergmann rules)
2. Epidemiological anthropology: Health and disease infectious and non-infectious disease,nutritionary deficiency related disease.
3. Influence of heredity on man which special reference to statue weight,skincolor and head form.
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