Following certain course descriptions are the designations: F, Sp, Su. These indicate the semesters fall, spring, summer in which the course is normally offered and are intended as an aid to students planning their programs of study.

Anthropology (ANTH prefix)

ANTH 101 Introduction to Anthropology (3) A survey of the disciplines of anthropology: physical anthropology, archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistics, and applied anthropology. The nature of language and culture and the processes of biological and sociocultural evolution are major topics examined. No prereq. F, Sp

ANTH 200 Special Topics in Anthropology (3) A study of selected topics of current interest and importance in anthropology. These topics will vary in accordance with the interests of the students and faculty. Students may repeat the course without limit as the topic changes. No prereq.

ANTH 211 Introduction to Forensic Anthropology (3) This course examines the fields of forensic anthropology and human osteology.  It places emphasis on field recovery techniques, management of the death scene, estimation of time since death, and cause and manner of death.  In addition, students will learn human osteology and its application to human identification in legal contexts.  Prereq: BIOL 105 or BIOL 133 or BIOL 141; or permission of instructor.

ANTH 251 Peoples of Latin America (3) An introduction to the ethnology and ethnography of modern Latin America with emphases on: the Native-American peoples of the Andean highlands, southern Mexico and Guatemala, and the lowland rainforests; African-American peoples of the Caribbean Islands, the Guianas, and Brazil; the Brazilians and Luso-Brazilian culture; and the Spanish-speaking peoples and Hispanic culture in Cuba, Mexico, and urban Peru. Global issues are addressed including the drug trade and rainforest deforestation. No prereq. ANTH 101 recommended.

ANTH 255 The Cultures of Asia (3) An introduction to the societies and cultures of Asia: China; Japan; Southeast Asia with emphases on Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam; and Central Asia with special attention to Mongolia, Tibet, and the Turkic-speaking peoples of western China and Kazakhstan. No prereq.

ANTH 261 Introduction to Archaeology (3) An introduction to archaeological theories, concepts and methods, and their application in the reconstruction of both prehistoric and historic cultures. This course includes laboratory sessions during class periods and a weekend field project. No prereq.

ANTH 262 Archaeology of North America (3) Designed to introduce students to the cultural history of North America before European conquest, focusing on the processes of social and cultural evolution. No prereq. ANTH 101 or ANTH 261 recommended.

ANTH 305 Indians of North America (3) The ethnography of Native American cultures through a detailed study of representative tribal units by cultural areas. The course includes an examination of historic Native American cultures from first contact with Europeans to the role of North American Indian populations as an important ethnic group in modern American life. Prereq: ANTH 101 or ANTH 262 or consent of instructor.

ANTH 333 Cultural Anthropology (3) A global, comparative study of all aspects of culture. Topics comprise technology, political economy, social organization, gender, religion, values, war, languages, ethnicity, and cultural change. Prereq: ANTH 101, SOC 121, or consent of instructor.

ANTH 353 Human Origins (3) An examination of the biological bases of human society and culture. This course surveys human evolution from pre-human ancestors to the appearance of Homo-Sapiens. Prereq: ANTH 101.

ANTH 370 Seminar in Anthropology (3) An intensive, small-group discussion of recent, provocative books on topics of current interest to anthropologists. The seminar format will emphasize critical thinking and discussion. Students may take the course more than once as the reading list changes. Prereq: consent of instructor.

ANTH 397 Archaeological Field School (3) This course is designed to give students experience in archaeological field methods through participation in a site excavation. Students lern basic excavation techniques, mapping, and artifact identification. Prereq: ANTH 101 and permission of instructor. Su

ANTH 407 Psychological Anthropology (3) Examines theories of the relationship of culture and the individual. Topics covered include cognition and perception, enculturation processes, emotional patterning, “national character,” culture change, and deviant behavior, from a cross-cultural perspective. Prereq: ANTH 101 or SOC 121 or PSY 201.

ANTH 489 Independent Study in Anthropology (3) An extensive examination of the main anthropological ideas on a specific topic. The major paper is a product of critical reading or advanced research. The course may be taken up to six hours. Prereq: nine hours sociology/anthropology and consent of instructor.

ANTH 499 Internship in Anthropology (3) An opportunity for work experience in the area of anthropology. For students interested in graduate school, the internship will involve field research. The course may be taken for up to six credit hours with different placements. Prereq: nine hours in anthropology/sociology and consent of instructor.