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ANTH101 Introduction to Anthropology: Archaeology and Physical Anthropology (3 cr.)
A survey of general patterns in the development of human culture, addressing the biological and morphological aspects of humans viewed in their cultural setting. Students who complete both ANTH 101 and 102 may not receive credit for ANTH 340, BEHS 340, or BEHS 341.
ANTH102 Introduction to Anthropology: Cultural Anthropology (3 cr.)
A survey of social and cultural principles inherent in ethnographic descriptions. Students who complete both ANTH 101 and 102 may not receive credit for ANTH 340, BEHS 340, or BEHS 341.
ANTH298 Special Topics in Anthropology (3 cr.)
A presentation of anthropological perspectives on selected topics of broad general interest. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits when topics differ.
ANTH343 Physical Anthropology and Archaeology (3 cr.)
An interdisciplinary, intermediate-level exploration of contemporary and applied issues in physical anthropology and archaeology. Discussion covers evolution, human biological variation, primate studies, and archaeological frameworks and challenges. Focus is on theory and its application in dealing with concerns in our global society. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ANTH 340, ANTH 343, or BEHS 340.
ANTH344 Cultural Anthropology and Linguistics (3 cr.)
An interdisciplinary, intermediate-level, exploration of contemporary issues in cultural anthropology and linguistics. Discussion covers variation in human social organization, ethnographic field methods, world views, and relationships amongst cultures, as well as cultural dimensions of language. Focus is on theory and its application in dealing with concerns in our global society. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ANTH 340, ANTH 344, or BEHS 340.
ANTH350 Medical Anthropology (3 cr.)
Recommended: ANTH 102 or ANTH 344. A global survey of health, illness, and healing. Discussion covers the interactions between health, culture, and disease, as well as Western and non-Western biomedical traditions and biocultural approaches to health. Emphasis is on application of anthropological research methods (e.g., observational, qualitative, and ethnographic approaches) to the study of health and disease.
ANTH398 Intermediate Special Topics in Anthropology (3 cr.)
A presentation of anthropological perspectives on selected topics of broad general interest. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits when topics differ.
ANTH401 Cultural Anthropology: Principles and Processes (3 cr.)
Prerequisite: ANTH 101, ANTH 102, or ANTH 344. An examination of the nature of human culture and its processes, both historical and functional. The approach will be topical and theoretical rather than descriptive.
ANTH402 Cultural Anthropology: World Ethnography (3 cr.)
Prerequisite: ANTH 101, ANTH 102, or ANTH 344. A descriptive survey of the culture of various areas of the world through an examination of representative societies.
ANTH417 Peoples and Cultures of East Asia (3 cr.)
Prerequisite: ANTH 102. A survey of the major sociopolitical systems of China, Korea, and Japan. Major anthropological questions are discussed.