2002-2003 Undergraduate Catalog Course Descriptions - Anthropology

Please note that certain courses have as a specific requirement "consent of instructor." Courses numbered between 450 and 499 require a minimum of junior standing for enrollment.

ANTH 110. New World Prehistory 3 cr.
Survey of major prehistoric developments in North and South America from the first entry of people into the New World to the arrival of European settlers.

ANTH 115. Native Peoples of North America 3 cr.
General survey of the ethnology of selected native American groups: Sioux, Iroquois, Navajo, Pueblo, Natchez, Kwakuitl, and Eskimo.

ANTH 118. Introduction to Historic Preservation 3 cr.
Introduction to historic preservation, its history, goals, methods, legal basis, and economic importance. Explores public role in decision-making. Branch campuses only.

ANTH 120G. Human Ancestors 3 cr.
Evolutionary history of the human species from its origin in the primate order, with primary emphasis on the evolution of humankind during the past three million years. Examination of the social lives of apes and consideration of similarities to and differences from them. Biological foundations of human behavior, emphasizing thought, movement, and interaction.

ANTH 125G. Introduction to World Cultures 3 cr.
Introductory survey of anthropological studies of human thought and behavior in different world cultures, covering social, cultural, economic, political, and religious practices and beliefs.

ANTH 201G. Introduction to Anthropology 3 cr.
Exploration of human origins and the development of cultural diversity. Topics include biological and cultural evolution, the structure and functions of social institutions, belief systems, language and culture, human-environmental relationships, methods of prehistoric and contemporary cultural analysis, and theories of culture.

ANTH 202G. Introduction to Archaeology and Physical Anthropology 3 cr.
Provides an introduction to the methods, theories, and results of two subfields of anthropology: archaeology and physical anthropology. Archaeology is the study of past human cultures. Physical anthropology is the study of human biology and evolution.

ANTH 203G. Introduction to Language and Cultural Anthropology 3 cr.
Provides an introduction to the methods, theories, and results of two subfields of anthropology: linguistics and cultural anthropology. Linguistics is the study of human language. Cultural anthropology is the study of the organizing principles of human beliefs and practices.

ANTH 205. Basic Methods in Archaeology 3 cr.
Examines the aims and methods of archaeology with particular emphasis on the nature of archaeological evidence and its interpretation. Branch campuses only.

ANTH 218. Historic PreservationúLaw and Procedure 3 cr.
Reviews historic content and application of federal and state laws and regulations that focus on the role of the public in the preservation process. Branch campuses only.

ANTH 288. Introductory Field Session 1-6 cr.
Training in archaeological field methods, including excavation of prehistoric sites, record keeping, mapping and analysis of data. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

ANTH 297. Elementary Special Topics 1-4 cr.
Specific subjects to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

ANTH 298. Beginning Historical Field Archaeology 3-6 cr.
Training in historical archaeological field methods, including excavation, record keeping, mapping, historic research, an analysis of data. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

ANTH 301. Cultural Anthropology 3 cr.
Human concepts of culture and life processes.

ANTH 305G. Contemporary Native Americans 3 cr.
Introduction to contemporary native peoples and cultures of North America. Emphasis on sociocultural and socioeconomic history, sociocultural change and persistence, present day reservation life, and current social and economic goals.

ANTH 306G. Peoples of Latin America 3 cr.
Introduction to cultural patterns and diversity of Latin America with emphasis on indigenous groups, peasants, plantation workers, and urban residents throughout South America, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America.

ANTH 307. Peoples of Mexico and Guatemala 3 cr.
Ethnographic study of cultural groups in Mexico and Guatemala. Critical examination and discussion of a variety of ethnographies. Designed for ANTH and SOC majors.

ANTH 312. The Ancient Maya 3 cr.
Archaeological evidence of culture change in the Maya civilizations of Mexico and Central America from 2000 BC to the Spanish Conquest.

ANTH 313. Ancient Mexico 3 cr.
Archaeological evidence of culture change among the Aztecs, Zapotecs, and their predecessors in Central Mexico and Oaxaca from 7,000 BC to the Spanish Conquest.

ANTH 315. Introduction to Archaeology 3 cr.
Concepts and methods for study of prehistoric cultures; history of archaeological research.

ANTH 316. Archaeology of the American Southwest 3 cr.
Introduction to the prehistoric peoples of the North American Southwest, a historical approach emphasizing the rise of method and theory in the region.

ANTH 318. Historical Archaeology 3 cr.
Method and theory of the archaeology of historical periods. Prerequisite: ANTH 315 or consent of instructor.

ANTH 320. Anthropological Linguistics 3 cr.
The study of language and culture with particular emphasis on the cultural factors in the communication process.

ANTH 330G. Introduction to Religious Studies 3 cr.
Provides an overview of old and new methods and theories for the study of religion. Exposure to the ways groups of people in diverse cultural systems construct and change their religious traditions to serve practical and meaningful ends. Same as SOC 330G.

ANTH 334. Anthropology of Art Traditions 3 cr.
Cross-cultural survey of art traditions asking the following: Why do people make art? What meanings do art traditions convey? What are the relationships between art traditions, artists, and their societies?

ANTH 345. Introduction to Museology 3 cr.
Museum philosophy, history, administration, and collection management. Emphasis on cataloging, care, and exhibition, as well as ethics and public responsibility.

ANTH 350. Anthropological Theory 3 cr.
Historic and contemporary thought. Prerequisite: ANTH 301 or consent of instructor.

ANTH 355. Physical Anthropology 3 cr.
An introduction to primate behavior, human evolution, and physical variation in modern human populations.

ANTH 357G. Medical Anthropology 3 cr.
Evolutionary, epidemiological, and cross-cultural perspectives on disease, curing, and health care systems.

ANTH 361G. Social Issues in the Rural Americas 3 cr.
Discussion of major social issues in the rural United States and Latin America. Topics include social history, cultural groups, land tenure, irrigation, government policy, markets, and agricultural labor. Same as SOC 361G.

ANTH 372. Primate Behavior 3 cr.
Primate social behavior, ecology, and evolution.

ANTH 378. Introduction to Lab Methods in Archaeology 3 cr.
Laboratory techniques used in the analysis of archaeological materials.

ANTH 381. Cultural Conservation 4 cr. (3+2P)
Same as ENGL 381.

ANTH 387. Field work in Latin America 3-12 cr.
Anthropological field methods in Latin America including in-field lab analysis. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May not be taken S/U.

ANTH 388. Intermediate Field Session 2-6 cr.
Training in archaeological field methods, including excavations of prehistoric sites, record keeping, mapping and analysis of data. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

ANTH 397. Special Topics 3 cr.
Specific subjects to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

ANTH 398. Intermediate Historical Field Archaeology 3-6 cr.
Training in historical archaeological field methods, including excavation, record keeping, mapping, historic research, and analysis of data. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

ANTH 401. The Monograph 3 cr.
A literature review of ethnographic field research, data gathering, and analysis. A wide variety of anthropological publications will be critically examined and discussed. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Designed for ANTH and SOC majors.

ANTH 405. Native Cultures of North America 3 cr.
Description and analysis of the Native peoples north of Mexico.

ANTH 406. Introduction to Anthropological Practice 1 cr.
Anthropological approaches to research design, implementation, and dissemination. Restricted to majors. No S/U option.

ANTH 414. The Archaeology of Religion 3 cr.
Exploration of the methods and theories used by archaeologists to study prehistoric religion.

ANTH 419. Topics in Prehistoric Archaeology 3 cr.
Specific subjects in prehistoric archaeology as announced in the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

ANTH 430. Human Osteology and Forensic Anthropology 3 cr.
Structure, morphology, and variation of the human skeleton and dentition. Treatment of aging, sexing, and race.

ANTH 431. Nutritional Anthropology 3 cr.
Evolutionary and cross-cultural perspective on human nutrition.

ANTH 432. Anthropology of Religion 3 cr.
Cross-cultural overview of spiritual beliefs and religious changes. Topics include shamanism, ethnomedicine, revitalization movements, and women's roles in spiritual life.

ANTH 433. Women, Gender, and Culture 3 cr.
Survey of the history of ideas about women and gender in the discipline of anthropology and a comparison of gender roles, relations, and ideologies across a range of cultures. Same as W S 433.

ANTH 434. Human Evolution 3 cr.
Overview of human biological and cultural evolution from primate origins to the emergence of complex society. Equal emphasis given to theory and descriptive history. Prerequisite: ANTH 355 or consent of instructor.

ANTH 449. Directed Reading 1-3 cr.
Comprehensive reading on selected topics. Prerequisite: upper division anthropology majors with consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

ANTH 449H. Directed ReadingúHonors 1-3 cr.
Same as ANTH 449. Additional work to be arranged. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

ANTH 451. Practical Forensic Anthropology 1 cr. (3P)
Advanced laboratory exercises in identification of human skeletal remains. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. Prerequisite: ANTH 350.

ANTH 452. Practical Fauna Analysis 1 cr.
Advanced laboratory exercises in the identification of animal bone recovered from paleontological and archaeological contexts. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.

ANTH 458. Anthropology of the Life Cycle 3 cr.
Human life cycle is studied from biological, evolutionary, cross-species, and cross-cultural perspectives. Coverage of pregnancy, birth, infancy, childhood, puberty, adulthood, menopause, aging, senescence, and death. Prerequisite: ANTH 201G or consent of instructor.

ANTH 467. Archaeology of the American Southwest 3 cr.
Description and analysis of prehistoric archaeology of the American Southwest including paleo-environmental reconstruction, culture change, and relations with contemporary cultures. Prerequisite: ANTH 315.

ANTH 477. Faunal Analysis 3 cr.
Detailed study and analysis of taphonomic processes affecting animal bone recovered from archaeological and paleontological contexts.

ANTH 481. Advanced Cultural Conservation 4 cr. (3+2P)
Same as HIST 481, ENGL 481.

ANTH 485. Field Experience 1-3 cr.
Anthropological or archaeological field work experience in private, state and federal agencies. Must spend 30 hours in a field setting per credit hour earned. Prerequisite: complete 12 ANTH credits and consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

ANTH 488. Advanced Field Session 1-6 cr.
Archaeological field methods, including excavations of prehistoric sites, record keeping, mapping, and analysis of data. Prerequisites: previous field experience and consent of instructor.

ANTH 497. Special Topics 3 cr.
Specific subjects to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: junior or above standing. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.