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Anthropology

Anthropology is the scientific study of the origin, the behavior, and the physical, social, and cultural development of humans. Anthropologists study past and present cultural diversity. Students may pursue classroom, laboratory, and field studies in the areas of social and biological anthropology, including archaeology, linguistics, ethnology, and applied anthropology. >more

Following are course descriptions. Check the Annual Schedule to plan your schedule.

ANTHROPOLOGY & 100
Survey of Anthropology (5)

Survey of the subfields of archaeology, linguistics, physical anthropology and sociocultural anthropology through the examination of selected problems in human adaptation. Previously ANTHR 100. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or equivalent ASSET test score recommended. Math at or above MATH 080 is recommended. Student option grading.

ANTHROPOLOGY & 100W
Survey of Anthropology (5)

Survey of the subfields of archaeology, linguistics, physical anthropology and sociocultural anthropology through the examination of selected problems in human adaptation. Previously ANTHR 100W. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or equivalent ASSET test score recommended. Math at or above MATH 080 is recommended. Student option grading.

ANTHROPOLOGY & 204
Archaeology (5)

The principles and methods of archaeology are presented during the examination of the archaeological record from the earliest human groups to civilization. The techniques of field excavation, dating of archaeological remains and the reconstruction of past societies are also discussed. Previously ANTHR 205. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or equivalent ASSET test score recommended. Student option grading.

ANTHROPOLOGY & 204W
Archaeology (5)

The principles and methods of archaeology are presented during the examination of the archaeological record from the earliest human groups to civilization. The techniques of field excavation, dating of archaeological remains and the reconstruction of past societies are also discussed. Previously ANTHR 205W. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or equivalent ASSET test score recommended. Student option grading.

ANTHROPOLOGY & 205
Biological Anthropology (5)

An introduction to the evolutionary biology of human beings. Evolutionary theory, genetics, primate anatomy and behavior and the fossil record will be examined to gain a better understanding of human origins and contemporary biological diversity. Previously ANTHR 201. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or equivalent ASSET test score recommended. Student option grading.

ANTHROPOLOGY & 206
Cultural Anthropology (5)

Examination of various cultures throughout the world. The cross-cultural perspective of anthropology is employed to gain a better understanding of the human family; economic, religious, and political systems: and human adaptation to various environments. Previously ANTHR 202. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or equivalent ASSET test score recommended. Student option grading.

ANTHROPOLOGY & 207
Linguistic Anthropology (5)

The study of language in its sociocultural setting, relating language structure and language evolution to human cognition and social behavior. The linguistic database will be both historical and cross-cultural. Previously ANTHR 203. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or equivalent ASSET test score recommended. Student option grading.

ANTHROPOLOGY 297
Individual Project in Anthropology (1)

Individual project in a specific area of Anthropology. By arrangement with instructor. Previously ANTHR 297 Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students' educational and work experience. Student option grading.

ANTHROPOLOGY 298
Individual Project in Anthropology (2)

Individual project in a specific area of Anthropology. By arrangement with instructor. Previously ANTHR 298 Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students' educational and work experience. Student option grading.

ANTHROPOLOGY 299
Individual Project in Anthropology (3)

Individual project in a specific area of Anthropology. By arrangement with instructor. Previously ANTHR 299 Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students' educational and work experience. Student option grading.

 

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