University of Portland Bulletin 2024-2025

PSY 342 Evolution, Health, and Disease

This course will employ evolutionary theory to examine a range of issues associated with human health. Particular emphasis will be placed on how this framework provides novel insights into the causes (and effective treatment) of a variety of maladies, including infectious diseases, metabolic disorders, and mental illness.

Prerequisite

PSY 101
  • Up one level
  • 300