Anthropology

1997-1998 Undergraduate Catalog

Course Descriptions - Anthropology

* ANTHROPOLOGY
Department of Sociology and Anthropology

Anthropology 201G is required for all other anthropology offerings. 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 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 PreservationLaw 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 2-4 cr.

Specific subjects to be announced in the Schedule of Classes.

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 310. Culture Change and Technological Innovation 3 cr.

Applied anthropology; focus on accelerated change programs.

ANTH 311G. Gender and the Evolution of Human Societies 3 cr.

Introduction to the changing roles of women and men in evolution of human societies. Information on gender roles in contemporary societies integrated with archaeological approaches to gender. Emphasis on social organization. Issues regarding human biology and technology also considered. Prerequisite: ANTH 201G. Same as WS 311G.

ANTH 315. Introduction to Archaeology 3 cr.

Concepts and methods for study of prehistoric cultures; history of archaeological research.

ANTH 318. Historical Archaeology 3 cr.

Method and theory of the archaeology of historical periods. Prerequisite: ANTH315 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 332. Comparative Ethnography 3 cr.

A world sample of diverse cultures; contrasts and similarities.

ANTH 335. Political Anthropology 3 cr.

A broad perspective on human systems of decision making. Looks at the origin and evolution of power, inequality, political organization, and modern world political systems.

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. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

ANTH 350. Anthropological Theory 3 cr.

Historic and contemporary thought. Prerequisite: ANTH301 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 361. 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 361.

ANTH 372. Primate Behavior 3 cr.

Primate social behavior, ecology, and evolution.

ANTH 378. Introduction to Lab Methods in Archaeology 3 cr.

Laboratory technique used in the analysis of archaeological materials.

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

Same as ENGL 381.

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.

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 415. Magic, Witchcraft and 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. Prerequisite: ANTH 201G or ANTH 125G.

ANTH 425. Language and Culture 3 cr.

Anthropological perspective on the communication process.

ANTH 431. Nutritional Anthropology 3 cr.

Evolutionary and cross-cultural perspective on human nutrition.

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: ANTH355 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.

ANTH 449H. Directed ReadingHonors 1-3 cr.

Same as ANTH 449. Additional work to be arranged.

ANTH 450. Forensic Anthropology 3 cr.

Structure, morphology, and variation of the human skeleton and dentition. Treatment of aging, sexing, and race.

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 450.

ANTH 455. Peoples of Mexico and Central America 3 cr.

Study of indigenous and mestizo cultures throughout the history of Mexico and Central America. Analysis covers economic development, ethnicity, rural society, urban migration, religion, the role of the state, and the impact of U.S. policy.

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 478. Advanced Lab Methods in Archaeology 3 cr.

Examination of advanced laboratory techniques used in the analysis of archaeological materials.

ANTH 481. Advanced Cultural Conservation 4 cr. (3+2P)

Same as HIST 481, ENGL 481.

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.

ANTH 498. Advanced 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.

Table of Contents

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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 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 PreservationLaw 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		2-4 cr.
	Specific subjects to be announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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 310. Culture Change and Technological Innovation		3 cr.
	Applied anthropology; focus on accelerated change programs.
ANTH 311G. Gender and the Evolution of Human Societies		3 cr.
	Introduction to the changing roles of women and men in evolution of human societies. Information on gender roles in contemporary societies integrated with archaeological approaches to gender. Emphasis on social organization. Issues regarding human biology and technology also considered. Prerequisite: ANTH 201G. Same as WS 311G.
ANTH 315. Introduction to Archaeology		3 cr.
	Concepts and methods for study of prehistoric cultures; history of archaeological research.
ANTH 318. Historical Archaeology		3 cr.
	Method and theory of the archaeology of historical periods. Prerequisite: ANTH315 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 332. Comparative Ethnography		3 cr.
	A world sample of diverse cultures; contrasts and similarities.
ANTH 335. Political Anthropology		3 cr.
	A broad perspective on human systems of decision making. Looks at the origin and evolution of power, inequality, political organization, and modern world political systems.
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. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
ANTH 350. Anthropological Theory		3 cr.
	Historic and contemporary thought. Prerequisite: ANTH301 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 361. 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 361.
ANTH 372. Primate Behavior		3 cr.
	Primate social behavior, ecology, and evolution.
ANTH 378. Introduction to Lab Methods in Archaeology		3 cr.
	Laboratory technique used in the analysis of archaeological materials.
ANTH 381. Cultural Conservation		4 cr. (3+2P)
	Same as ENGL 381.
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.
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 415. Magic, Witchcraft and 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. Prerequisite: ANTH 201G or ANTH 125G.
ANTH 425. Language and Culture		3 cr.
	Anthropological perspective on the communication process.
ANTH 431. Nutritional Anthropology		3 cr.
	Evolutionary and cross-cultural perspective on human nutrition.
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: ANTH355 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.
ANTH 449H. Directed ReadingHonors		1-3 cr.
	Same as ANTH 449. Additional work to be arranged.
ANTH 450. Forensic Anthropology		3 cr.
	Structure, morphology, and variation of the human skeleton and dentition. Treatment of aging, sexing, and race.
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 450.
ANTH 455. Peoples of Mexico and Central America		3 cr.
	Study of indigenous and mestizo cultures throughout the history of Mexico and Central America. Analysis covers economic development, ethnicity, rural society, urban migration, religion, the role of the state, and the impact of U.S. policy.
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 478. Advanced Lab Methods in Archaeology		3 cr.
	Examination of advanced laboratory techniques used in the analysis of archaeological materials.
ANTH 481. Advanced Cultural Conservation		4 cr. (3+2P)
	Same as HIST 481, ENGL 481.
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.
ANTH 498. Advanced 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.