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ANTHROPOLOGY COURSES
Below is a comprehensive listing of the courses
that may be offered by the Department of Anthropology. To view Geography-specific classes,
please go to the Geography
courses page.
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consult
the University's Schedule
of Classes.
Courses at the 100-400 levels are open to
undergraduates. 400-level classes are open to both graduate
and
advanced undergraduate students. Courses at the 500-level are reserved
for graduate students. Unless otherwise noted, courses are prefixed
with ANTH.
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100 - The
Human Adventure - 3h
A survey of approaches to the study of the origins and the
cultural and biological development of humankind. No credit toward the
anthropology major for students with previous courses in anthropology.
101 - World
Cultures: Introduction to Social Anthropology - 3h
Concepts and methods in the study of world cultures from a comparative
anthropological perspective, emphasizing selected non-U.S. societies,
cultures, and ethnographic regions. Cultural Diversity course.
102
- Introduction to Archaeology - 3h
General survey of world archaeology with special reference to origins
and development of Old World cultures.
105 - Human
Evolution - 5h
Human evolution and variability; methods of assessing fossil evidence
for evolutionary change; principles of biological adaptation.
110 -
Cybernetic Systems - 3h
Nontechnical introduction to the major ideas
of cybernetics and their applications to learning and evolution,
communication and culture, sanity, machines, and what context means.
200-LEVEL
COURSES (Undergraduate only)
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200
- Anthropological Theory - 3h
Theoretical approaches to the study of culture and society in terms of
structure, function, and process. Prerequisite(s):
ANTH 101 or consent of the instructor.
210
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Cybernetic Thinking - 3h
The logic of cybernetic concepts: stability, change, hierarchy,
coupling, feedback, variety, regulation, and their applications to
living, social, and cultural systems.
212 - Folklore - 3h
Surveying the major folklore genres: proverbs,
riddles, games, folksong and the folk tale, their forms, and how people
use them.
214 - Sex and
Gender in World Cultures (Same as GWS 214) - 3h
Comparative study of sex roles, gender
identity, and male-female relationships, emphasizing biological,
ecological, ideological and symbolic factors associated with
cross-cultural variability. Prerequisite(s):
3 hours of social sciences or consent of the instructor. Cultural
Diversity course.
215
- Non-Western Religions
- 3h
Exploration of varieties of religious
experience, including magic and witchcraft, with emphasis on
non-Western religions and the role of religious institutions in social
integration.
220 - Method
and Theory in Archaeology - 3h
Introduction to techniques and methods in
archaeology, archaeological reasoning, research design, and methods of
analysis. Archaeological methods for the analysis of prehistoric
technology, economy, social and political organization. Introduction to
general theories in archaeology. Prerequisite(s):
ANTH 102 or consent of the instructor.
221 - Old
World Archaeology
- 3h
The evolution of the Old World
hunting-gathering cultures to the end of the Pleistocene Age. Prerequisite(s):
ANTH 102 or consent of the instructor.
222 -
Hunter-Gatherers, Farmers and Herders - 3h
Introduction to the prehistoric cultures of
the Old World. Analysis of the shift from hunting-gathering to
agriculture. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 102 or consent
of the instructor.
225 -
Anthropological Interpretations of Paleolithic Cave Art - 3h
226
- Archaeology of North America - 3h (Same as LALS 257)
Introduction to the prehistoric cultures of
North America from earliest times until the arrival of Europeans. Prerequisite(s):
ANTH 102 or consent of the instructor.
227 - Ancient
Civilizations of Mexico and Central America (Same as GEOG 207 and LALS
258) - 3h
Analysis and interpretation of the
archaeological evidence on the process of development of native
civilization in the Meso-American area from the beginnings of
agricultural settlement to the eve of the Spanish conquest. Prerequisite(s):
ANTH 102; or sophomore standing or above; or consent of the instructor.
228 - Ancient
Civilizations of South America - 3h (Same as LALS 259)
Analysis of the developmental process and
social institutions of indigenous civilizations of South America.
Emphasis on origins of sedentary life, evolution of cities, and
dynamics of the native Andean states. Prerequisite(s):
ANTH 102; or sophomore standing or above, or consent of the instructor.
231 - Fossil
Humans - 4h
(Same as BIOS 210)
The fossil record as it applies to different
interpretations of human evolution; principles of evolutionary biology;
survey of the biology and behavior of living primates.
234 - Modern
Human
Variation and Adaptation
- 4h
A broad overview of genetic variation and
biosocial adaptation in contemporary human groups. Prerequisite(s):
Grade of C or better in ANTH 103 or grade of C or better in ANTH 105.
235
- Biological Bases and Evolution of Human Behavior - 4h (Same as BIOS 211)
Comparative behavior of human and nonhuman
primates; biological bases of primate behavior in terms of general
evolutionary trends.
237 - The
Human Skeleton
- 4h (Same as BIOS 212)
Examination of the human skeleton, emphasizing
bone identification and the functional anatomy of locomotion and
dentition.
270 - The
First Americans
- 3h
An introduction to the aboriginal Indian
cultures of native North America, their ecological adaptations, social
organization, and world views. Cultural Diversity course.
271
- American Indian Religion and Philosophy - 3h
Survey of American Indian beliefs about nature
and the spirit world, and the rituals connected with those beliefs,
including the changes that resulted from European contact. Cultural
Diversity course.
272
- North American Indians
- 3h
Survey of the indigenous culture of North
America as viewed through the generations by early explorers,
missionaries, nineteenth century ethnologists, and contemporary social
scientists.
273
- Ethnography of Southeast Asia - 3h (Same as GEOG 273)
Survey of selected cultures of mainland
Southeast Asia, with emphasis on cultural ecology, tribal formation,
and nationalism. Cultural Diversity course.
274
- Ethnography of Africa - 3h
A survey of the culture areas of sub-Saharan
Africa and the study of societies typical of each area. Cultural
Diversity course.
275
- South American Indians - 3h
Social and cultural practices of the native
peoples of the Amazonian tropical forest and the Andes. Same as LALS
255. Cultural Diversity course.
276
- Pacific Island Cultures - 3h
Polynesian, Micronesian, and Melanesian island
societies; their ecosystems and cultures, emphasizing their unity and
diversity.
277 -
Ethnography of Meso-America - 3h (Same as LALS 270)
Survey of the contemporary indigenous cultures
of Meso-America, studied against their pre-conquest history and in
their development since the Spanish Conquest. Cultural
Diversity course.
278
- Brazil: a Multi-Ethnic Society - 3h (Same as LALS 272)
The diverse political, economic, artistic, and
folkloric themes of Brazilian life are traced in such national
festivals as Carnaval and Sao Joao, and folk religions such as
Candomble. Cultural Diversity course.
279
- India, Pakistan and Ceylon: Society and Culture - 3h (Same as ASST
279)
Survey of the people and cultures of India,
Pakistan, and Ceylon; emphasis on social structure, religion, and
recent cultural changes. Cultural Diversity course.
280
- China and Japan: Society and Culture - 3h (Same as ASST 280)
Survey of social and economic organization
during the recent past of China and Japan: analysis of traditional
family structure; impact of urbanization and industrialization. Cultural
Diversity course.
281
- Ethnography of North Africa and the Middle East - 3h
Anthropological introduction to the peoples
and cultures of North Africa and the Middle East. Emphasis on
contemporary religious, ethnic, political, and gender issues. Cultural
Diversity course.
300-LEVEL
COURSES (Undergraduate only)
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309 - Writing
Culture - 3h
A survey of genres of anthropological
reporting with a critical examination of the process by which
observations are transformed into written form as well as continued
development of composition skills. Prerequisite(s):
ANTH 101 and completion of the English composition requirement (or its
equivalent); or consent of the instructor. Restricted to Liberal Arts
& Sciences. Restricted to Anthropology.
312 -
Cross-Cultural and Historical Perspectives of Youth Culture - 3h
The cultural construction of "youth" and
"youth culture" through time and around the world. The ways in which
age designations are used to naturalize a variety of broader
cultural/ideological projects.
313 -
Language and Culture - 3h
Anthropological approaches to the interaction
between language, culture and society, traced through ethnographic case
studies. Topics include language socialization, gender, class,
ethnicity, toponyms and multilingualism. Prerequisite(s):
Grade of C or better in ANTH 101; and completion of the English
composition requirement; and junior standing or above; or consent of
the instructor.
320 - Topics
in Archaeology - 3h
Readings, study and discussion of selected
problems in archaeology. Topics will vary. Prerequisite(s):
ANTH 102 and successful completion of one archaeology class at the 200
level.
Recent
topics have included "Women in
Prehistory," "Environment and Human Evolution in Africa," and "The
Evolution Solution."
321 -
Prehistory of the Near East - 3h
Consideration of Southwestern Asia as the core
area for the development of Homo sapiens and the emergence of the
earliest civilizations.
335 - Topics
in Physical Anthropology - 3h
Consideration of Southwestern Asia as the core
area for the development of Homo sapiens and the emergence of the
earliest civilizations. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours. Prerequisite(s): ANTH
103 or ANTH 105 and one 200-level course in physical anthropology.
Recent topics have included "Biology of Women."
390 - Honors
Research - 3h
Individual study or research projects for
students seeking departmental distinction. May be repeated to a maximum
of 6 hours. Successful completion necessary for "Departmental
Distinction" with final paper submitted to three-member honors
committee for approval. Prerequisite(s): Junior
standing or above, approval of the department, a 3.00 University grade
point average, and a 3.50 grade point average in anthropology.
394 - Topics
in Anthropology - 3h
Reading, study and discussion of selected
problems in anthropology. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours.
Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s):
ANTH 101 or consent of the instructor.
Recent
topics have included
"Anthropology of Current Events," "Amazonia," and "African Diaspora."
400-LEVEL COURSES (Undergraduate and
Graduate)
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Note: In
each 400-level course, undergraduate students must register for 3 hours
and graduate students must register for 4 hours. Those courses with a
biological focus require 4 hours for undergraduates and 5 hours for
graduate students.
409
- Ancient Maya Writing,
Language, and Culture - 3h or 4h (Same as LALS 409)
Recent trends in Mayan epigraphy, information
gained from Mayan hieroglyphs, linguistics, and historical
ethnographies
are applied to anthropological analyses of past lifeways. Same as LALS
409. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above; and
consent of the instructor.
415
- Medical Anthropology - 3h or 4h
Survey of the history of non-Western medicine;
analysis of ecological relationships behind folk medicine; principles
and methods of studying ethnomedicine. Prerequisite(s):
ANTH 200 or consent of the instructor.
417 - Marxist
Approaches to Anthropology - 3h or 4h
Issues concerning Marx's theories on primitive
societies, the development of his evolutionary model from Morgan's
work, and current use of Marxist concepts in anthropology.
418 -
Fieldwork: Ethnographic and Qualitative Fieldwork Techniques - 3h or 4h
(Same as GEOG 418)
Practical introduction to the techniques of
social scientists for research in natural social settings: participant
observation/non-participant observation, interviewing, use of
documentary sources, etc. Prerequisite(s):
Junior standing or above.
420 - Seminar
in Archaeology and Ethnography - 3h or 4h
Case studies of investigations in archeology
using research monographs and other primary sources. Substantive data
and related theoretical problems are examined simultaneously. May be
repeated to a maximum of 15 hours. Prerequisite(s):
Junior standing or consent of the instructor.
Recent
topics have included "Landscape Archaeology," "Warfare," "Archaeology
of Warfare," "Settlement Patterns," "Caribbean Archaeology," "Ancient
African Cities," "Cave Art," "Becoming Human: The Archaeology of the
Upper Paleolithic of the Mediterranean Basin," "Ceramic Analysis,"
"Advanced Archaeological Theory," "South American Archaeology," and
"The Origin of the State."
424 -
Violence - 3h or 4h (Same as CRJ 423)
Explores how men and women have experienced
violence historically and in modern times. Students examine how
violence is perpetrated through words, pictures, physical harm, and
silences. Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101 and CRJ 200.
425 - Field
Techniques in Archaeology - 4h (Same as GEOG 425)
Exposure to field methods in archaeology through participation in an
actual research project. Students are instructed in field excavation
techniques. Usually offered in summer session. May be repeated to a
maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 102 or
consent of the instructor. Recommended: Concurrent registration in ANTH
426 or GEOG 426.
426 -
Laboratory Techniques in Archaeology - 4h (Same as GEOG 426)
Exposes students to laboratory methods in
archaeology through the analysis of excavated materials. Students are
instructed in laboratory techniques. May be repeated to a
maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 102 or
consent of the instructor. Recommended: Concurrent registration in ANTH
425 or GEOG 425.
427 - Theory and
Application in Ethnoarchaeology - 3h or 4h
Focuses on the application of scientific experimentation and
ethnographic information to enhance our understanding of the
archaeological record, material culture, and past human
behavior. Prerequisite(s): One 100- or
200-level archaeology course; or graduate standing and consent of the
instructor.
428 - Chiefdoms
- 3h or 4h
Focus on traditional non-state, yet complex, societies known as
"chiefdoms." Examine the organization and evolution of such societies
through a combination of ethnographic, historical and archaeological
data. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 101 or ANTH 102; or
consent of the instructor.
429 - Archaeological
Methods - 3h or 4h
This course will familiarize students with various methodologies used
by archaeologists and geo-archaeologists. Course will concentrate on a
different method each time it is taught. May be repeated up to 2
time(s). Students may register for more than one section per term.
430 - Seminar
in Primate Biology - 4h or 5h
Theoretical and substantive issues in the
study of non-human primates and hominids, as represented in current
journals and topical volumes.
437 -
Bioarchaeology - 5h
Provides an overview of mortuary theory and
the bioarchaeological methods used to study health and disease, diet,
activity patterns, kinship and cultural practices in archaeological
populations. Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better
in ANTH 237; and consent of the instructor.
440 - The
Experience of Culture Difference: Culture Shock - 3h or 4h
Explores experience of different cultures, the
process of learning a
different culture, and issues arising from the nature of the encounter
in fieldwork. Prerequisite(s): One
course in social or cultural anthropology, or experience in another
culture.
441 -
Psychoanalytic Anthropology I: Cross-Cultural Theory - 3h or 4h
Introduction for social scientists to
psychoanalytic theory and methods including Freud's theories and more
recent developments. Crosscultural tests and applications of
psychoanalytic theories. Prerequisite(s): One
course in anthropology or psychology; or consent of the instructor.
442 -
Psychoanalytic Anthropology II: Cross-Cultural Applications - 3h or 4h
Explores ways in which anthropologists and
analysts have used psychoanalysis to understand individuals, practices
and institutions of other cultures. Prerequisite(s):
ANTH 441 or consent of the instructor.
443
- Leadership: Psychology, Strategy, Culture - 3h
or 4h
Psychological and anthropological
theories of leadership developed on our culture will be tested against
descriptions of leadership in diverse non-Western societies. Prerequisite(s):
One course in anthropology.
444 - Dreams,
Dreaming and Dream Beliefs - 3h or 4h
The dreaming experience examined from the
point of view of psychological interpretation, laboratory experiments
and anthropological study of dreams in other cultures.Prerequisite(s):
One course in anthropology or psychology and junior or senior standing,
or consent of the instructor.
455
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Quantitative Methods - 3h or 4h (Same as GEOG 455)
Introductory statistics course in statistical
methods for anthropological problem-solving. Primary emphasis is on
univariate and bivariate statistics, such as means standard deviations,
correlation, chi square, t-tests, and simple regressions. Extensive
computer use required. Prerequisite(s): Junior
standing or above; and consent of the instructor.
470
- Classic
Ethnographies - 3h or 4h
Analysis of method and theory reflected in
selected classic anthropological works, studied in their historical
contexts and contemporary uses. Prerequisite(s):
ANTH 101 or ANTH 213 or consent of the instructor.
474 - Urban
Cultures of Africa - 3h or 4h
A study of the indigenous urban centers of
sub-Saharan Africa; the multi-cultural cities of colonial and
contemporary Africa, and the processes of detribalization.
476 - Rise
and Fall of the Inca Empire - 3h or 4h
Using an integration of ethnographic,
historical, and archaeological information, this course is designed to
provide a thorough introduction to the study of the Incas. Prerequisite(s):
Sophomore standing or above.
477 - Remote
Sensing of the Environment - 3h or 4h
Principles and practices of processing and
interpretation of remotely sensed imagery including aerial photographs,
radar and multispectral satellite images. Hands-on use of
image-processing software. Same as GEOG 477. Extensive computer use
required.
480 -
Sociolinguistics - 3h or 4h (Same as LING 480)
Variations in language that correlate with
variation in societies and smaller social groups; interactions of
languages and societies. Prerequisite(s): LING 405
or junior standing and consent of the instructor.
481 -
Geographic Information Systems I - 4h only (Same as GEOG 481)
Components and performance properties of
geographic information systems. Geographic hierarchies and data
structures. Problems and solutions in handling large geographic files.
Geocoding. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 100 and one from
GEOG 278, GEOG 386, IDS 100; or consent of the instructor.
482
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Geographic Information Systems II - 4h only (Same as GEOG 482)
Application of raster (or grid) based
geographic information systems to the spatial analysis of landscapes.
485 -
Computer Cartography - 4h only (Same as GEOG 485)
The fundamentals of cartography and
cartographic design. The use of state-of-the-art, Windows-based
computer mapping software for querying and displaying cartographic data
contained in GIS databases.
490 -
Independent Study - 1 to 6h
Independent reading under the supervision of a
faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours with approval.
Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s):
Junior standing and consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval
required. This course counts toward the limited number of independent
study hours accepted toward the undergraduate degree and the major.
494 - Special
Topics in Anthropology - 3h or 4h
Reading, study, and discussion of selected
problems for graduate students and majors in anthropology. 3
undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated to a maximum of
12 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s):
Junior standing or approval of the department.
Recent
topics have included "Culture in Business Organization and Management,"
"Environment and Early Human Evolution in Africa,"
"Biomedical
Anthropology," "Mortuary Archaeology,"
" Nationalism - Ethnography of the State," "Ancient Maya Art and
Culture," and "Anthropology of Writing: Local Scripts in the Context of
Colonialism."
496 -
Internship - 1 to 4h (Same as GEOG 496)
Professional field experience with an agency
or organization in the private or public sector on projects related to
the student's area of specialization. May be repeated to a maximum of 8
hours. Only 4 hours of credit may be applied toward the Minor in
Geography. Prerequisite(s): Declared major in
anthropology, minor in geography or full graduate standing in
anthropology or geography and consent of the faculty adviser, head of
the department, or the director of internship programs.
500-LEVEL COURSES (Graduate only)
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500 - Social and Cultural Theory
I - 4h
Historical survey of approaches to field and
library research in anthropology. Restricted to Graduate College.
501 - Social
and Cultural Theory II - 4h
Continuation of Anthropology 500. Prerequisite(s):
ANTH 500. Restricted to Graduate College.
502 - Theory
and Method in Archaeology - 4h
Middle-range and general theory in
prehistoric archaeology: the reconstruction of prehistoric economic,
social, and political systems; cultural materialism and its critiques;
cultural ecology and systems theory; social evolution.
503 -
Hominid, Phylogeny, and Adaptations - 5h
Data, methods, and approaches for
reconstruction of geneological relationships of species; interpretation
of adaptations of extinct species in an evolutionary context.
Restricted to Graduate College and Anthropology.
510 - Seminar
in Social Organization - 4h (Same as GEOG 510)
Theoretical and substantive issues about how
societies are organized. May be repeated to a maximum of 12
hours.
514 - Gender Issues
in Cross-Cultural Perspectives - 4h (Same as GWS 514)
Selected substantive and theoretical issues in the cross-cultural study
of gender roles, conceptions, and relations. Prerequisite(s):
ANTH 500 or consent of the instructor.
520 - Seminar in
Archaeological Theory and Method - 4h
Theoretical and substantive issues in the study of prehistory and the
recovery and interpretation of the archaeological record. May be
repeated. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 502 or consent of
the instructor.
Recent
topics include "Museums and Anthropology," "Ethnicity, Identity, and
the Archaeological Record," "European Prehistory," and "First Farmers."
521 - Analysis
of Stone Artifacts - 4h
Analyzing stone objects.
530 - Seminar in
Physical Anthropology - 5h
A critical examination of current
literature on methods and theories dealing with the evolution of
primate biology and behavior. May be repeated. Students may register in
more than one section per term.
Recent
topics include "How Primates Think."
531 -
Anthropological Genetics - 4h
Basic overview of genetic theory and
techniques, followed by a survey of the contributions of human genetics
to human adaptation and evolution. Prerequisite(s):
Grade of B or better in ANTH 508 or grade of B or better in BIOS 220;
or consent of the instructor.
532 - Advances in
Ancient DNA - 4h
Basic techniques and special concerns in the application of molecular
biology techniques to the study of ancient DNA, followed by a
discussion of recent advances and contributions to the field. Prerequisite(s):
Grade of B or better in ANTH 531 or grade of B or better in BIOS 220.
534
- Dental and Medical Anthropology Within Human
Evolution (Same as OSCI 534 and PMPG 534)
Studies the biological and physical
anthropology of hominid teeth and the craniofacial complex with
relevant medical anthropology, ethno-pharmoacology, forensic sciences,
and paleo-pathology topics. A lab experience, independent
study and a research paper is required for 3 hours of credit. Prerequisite(s):
Graduate standing and consent of the instructor.
570 - Regional Application of Anthropology - 4h
Application of a specific theory or the
testing of competing theoretical frameworks to data provided by one of
the major geographical or cultural areas of the world. Emphasis on
deductive reasoning and the derivation and testing of hypotheses with
data from several cultures of a single culture area. May be repeated.
Recent
topics have included "Gender Archaeology," "Economic Anthropology" and
"Amazonia: Dynamic
Human
Habitat."
594 - Special
Topics in Anthropology - 4h
Study of a selected topic in anthropology. May
be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Students may register in more
than one section per term.
Recent
topics have included "Anthropology and History," "Program Evaluation,"
"Ethnoarchaeology," "Research Proposal Design," and "Environment and
Evolution in Africa."
595 -
Graduate Seminar in Anthropology - 1h
Presentations of current research by faculty
followed by student discussion. Course is to be taken during student's
first year in the graduate program as one of the core courses.
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the graduate program in anthropology.
596 -
Independent Study - 2 to 6h
Independent research is done under the
supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 12
hours with approval. Students may register in more than one section per
term. Approval to repeat course granted by the department. Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the instructor.
597 - Project
Research - 2 to 6h
Independent research is done under the
supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated. Students may register
in more than one section per
term. Approval to repeat course granted by the department.
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the instructor.
599 - Ph.D.
Thesis Research - 0 to 16h
Research on doctoral dissertation topic.
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s):
Advancement to candidacy for the Ph.D. in Anthropology.
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