Anthropology (ANTH) Course Listings



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ANTH& 100Survey of Anthropology: DIV

5 credits ,
DIV
,
SOCS
Quarter(s):
F

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


ANTH& 204Archaeology

5 credits ,
SOCS
Quarter(s):
Sp

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


ANTH& 205Biological Anthropology

5 credits ,
NSCI
Quarter(s):
F
,
Sp

Examines the essential facts of human biological evolution by providing a thorough understanding of the concept of evolution and applying it to the particular details of the evolution of human populations and the fossil record. Attention will also be given to the methodology of contemporary research and its application to the study of primate and human evolution.

Prerequisite: None


ANTH& 206Cultural Anthropology: DIV

5 credits ,
DIV
,
SOCS
Quarter(s):
W

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


ANTH 288Cooperative Work Experience

1 – 17 credits

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.


ANTH 299Independent Study

1 – 10 credits

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.



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