Experiments and Variations in Bipedalism
Explore the diversity of bipedal locomotion through fossil evidence, modern variations, and evolutionary trade-offs in human walking.
Explore the diversity of bipedal locomotion through fossil evidence, modern variations, and evolutionary trade-offs in human walking.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Bipedalism: The Science of Upright Walking Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Analyze variations in bipedal walking patterns
Understand developmental stages of human walking
Evaluate evolutionary benefits and costs of bipedalism
Examine skeletal adaptations across species
Assess musculoskeletal trade-offs in human evolution
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This course includes:
2 Hours PreRecorded video
7 quizzes, 8 discussion prompts
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course examines the variations and experiments in bipedal locomotion throughout human evolution. Students explore fossil evidence from early hominins, study modern walking variations across cultures and development stages, and analyze the benefits and costs of bipedalism. The curriculum features extensive use of 3D models to examine skeletal adaptations, developmental changes in walking patterns, and evolutionary trade-offs in human anatomy.
Variations in Bipedalism
Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete
Benefits of Being Bipedal
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Walking Variation
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
The Costs of Bipedalism
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Chair and Professor of Anthropology
Jeremy "Jerry" DeSilva is a paleoanthropologist specializing in early human locomotion and foot anatomy. He authored *First Steps* and advocates for science education, living in Norwich, VT with his family.
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