AN 121. Human Evolution and
Archaeology. (3)
An introduction to physical anthropology
and archaeology. The course will include
an examination of human prehistory,
primates and primate behavior, the
evolution of the human species, and early
human cultures. The theoretical basis and
methods used in physical anthropology and
archaeology will also be covered
throughout the course. Includes a field
experience. FA.
AN/SO 122. Introduction to Cultural
Anthropology. (3)
A survey of world cultures, both past and
present. Of particular importance will be an
examination of cultural universals and
cultural variations throughout the world.
The theoretical basis and methods used in
cultural anthropology will also be covered
throughout the course. CORE-II. SP.
AN/SO 221. Cultures of the World. (3)
A survey of the cultural and social
processes that influence human behavior
with comparative examples from different
ethnic groups around the world. The course
will focus on a comparative analysis of
economic, political, religious, and family
structures in Africa, the Americas, Oceania,
and the Orient. May be repeated for credit,
not to exceed course maximum credit of 12
credit hours. FA, SP.
AN 305. Aging in Other Cultures. (3)
A systematic examination of the variations
in aging experienced throughout the world.
Some topics which are examined include:
the status of the aged, the aged and family
life in various cultures, and the aged and
work in different societies. Alternate years.
AN/WS 318. Women in Other Cultures.
(3)
A cross-cultural study of women’s status
and roles in selected ethnic or cultural
groups in differing stages of development
including forager, agrarian, industrial, and
post-industrial societies.
AN/SO 337. Family in Other Cultures.
(3)
This course is a comparative, cross-cultural
study of the family in selected societies.
Through a discussion of different family
systems, a comparison will be made with
the American system. FA. SP, alternate
years.
AN/SO 364. Forensic Science. (3)
This course focuses on the use of physical
and biological evidence for both legal and
humanitarian reasons. The course will
explore methods by which forensic
scientists, especially forensic
anthropologists, search for, recover and
identify evidence from a variety of crime
scenes. Topics include the history of
forensic science, the physical and
biological parameters of evidence, the
methods of life history reconstruction of a
crime victim, and the ethics of forensic
analysis. Recovery methodologies will be
addressed through field trips to forensic
laboratories and mock excavations.
Prerequisite: AN 121 or SO
101. FA, SP, alternate years.
AN 380. Topics in Anthropology. (3)
Seminar on topics of current interest within
the field of anthropology. Possible topics
are generated from the anthropology
subfields of cultural anthropology, physical
anthropology and archaeology. Consent of
instructor. FA, SP.
AN 451. Field Experience in
Anthropology. (3)
This course gives students with a minor in
anthropology the opportunity to utilize the
theoretical background and methods
learned in other classes in an actual field
experience. Prerequisites: AN 121 and 122.
FA, SP.
