Anthropology (ANTH) Courses
ANTH 150 : Human Adaptations
Credits: 3
ANTH 150 is a survey course of general anthropology with a focus on biological anthropology and cultural anthropology. Major topics include human evolution, prehistoric development of culture, recent and contemporary human cultures, common features and principal variations in cultural behavior.
Prerequisites:
ENG 24 with a grade of C or better or equivalent
ANTH 151 : Emerging Humanity
Credits: 3
Introduction to human biological evolution and the archaeology of culture in the world prior to 1500 CE.
Prerequisites:
Placement in ENG 100
ANTH 152 : Culture and Humanity
Credits: 3
This course is an anthropological examination of the development of cultures in the post-1500 world. We will study the impact of globalization on some cultural traditions in different regions, including Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. The emphasis is on a multicultural and global perspective of cultural diversity and change.
Prerequisites:
Placement in ENG 100
ANTH 200 : Cultural Anthropology
Credits: 3
ANTH 200 is a survey course of cultural anthropology designed to provide the student with an understanding of the concept of culture, the principles of field methodology, cultural diversity, some of the factors underlying this diversity and the universal aspects of culture. ANTH 200 aims at assisting the student to view objectively his/her own as well as other cultures. Additional topics include: history and theory of cultural anthropology, culture and personality, processes of cultural change, and applied anthropology.
Prerequisites:
ENG 24 with a grade of C or better or equivalent
ANTH 215 : Biological Anthropology
Credits: 3
An introduction to the methodology and principles of biological anthropology. Topics covered include human evolution, primatology, human genetics, biological variation, human adaptability, growth and development. Offered only in the Fall semester. Must be taken concurrently with ANTH 215L.
Prerequisites:
ANTH 215L with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment
and
Placement in ENG 100
ANTH 215L : Biological Anthropology Lab
Credits: 1
This lab course is designed to accompany ANTH 215 Biological Anthropology. Concurrent registration is required. The course provides additional experience and laboratory exercises in human and population genetics, human osteology, human variability, forensic anthropology, primatology, and paleoanthropology. Offered only in the Fall semester.
Prerequisites:
ANTH 215 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment
and
Placement in ENG 100