Anthropology (ANTH) Course Listings

Provides a holistic and comparative study of human life through a survey of four subfields (archaeology, biological/physical anthropology, cultural anthropology, and linguistic anthropology). Acquaints students with the history, methods, and major concepts of the field and give an overview of the range of potential social problems that anthropologists are particularly well-positioned to help solve.

Prerequisites: None

Provides an introduction to the study of human prehistory as revealed by material remains. Explores the theories and techniques of archaeological investigation (e.g., survey, excavation, and artifact analysis). Examines the human past from the emergence of our species to the development of social complexity, including a survey of early civilizations from various regions around the world.

Prerequisites: None. Concurrent requirements: None

Examines human biological evolution through the lens of evolutionary theory and scientific reasoning. Applies core concepts to explore the evolution and diversity of primates, the fossil record of human evolution, and human adaptation over time and across diverse environments. Emphasizes basic quantitative methods to analyze evidence and address research questions in biological anthropology.

Prerequisite: None

Examines the impact that the concept of culture has upon the anthropological understanding of humanity. Attention will be given to a thorough understanding of the concept of culture as a source of human diversity and its relationship to historical, economic, political, social, linguistic and religious development.

Prerequisite: None

Provides work-based learning experience in a specific program of study. Individualized student outcomes are developed, focusing on behaviors that contribute to workplace success.

Prerequisites: Instructor or Cooperative Education Coordinator permission Concurrent requirements: COLL 289 or BUS 294 must be taken prior to or concurrent with this course.

Offers individualized learning opportunities for knowledge or skill development. Content and expectations are established between the student and instructor, and documented in an Independent Study contract.

Prerequisites: By instructor permission only.