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ANTH 104Human Variation and Adaptation

5 creditsGE ERUndergraduateStudent Option

Explores the major environmental factors (temperature, altitude, diet, and disease); how they are perceived by the human body; the physiological, micro- and macroanatomical responses; and how behavior and culture can modify the impact of these stresses. ANTH 1 is highly recommended as preparation. (Formerly Human Adaptability.)

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When it runs

Fall 2026Open Fall 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am
Merrill Acad 102L. Fehren-SchmitzWait List 87/0

Fall 2025Open Fall 2025

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am
Thim Lecture 001L. Fehren-SchmitzClosed 101/0

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Lars Fehren-Schmitz5.0 / 51.6 / 5100%10

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