Introduces culture as a set of integrated behaviors and meanings learned in a social environment. Explores the diversity of human cultural practices in terms of kinship, gender, religion, subsistence, and politics. Language is emphasized as the means by which culture is transmitted from one generation to the next.

The place of people in nature; the origin, development, and differentiation of people as biological organisms; archaeological evidence of early human cultures; basic concepts and principles for understanding human cultures. Introduces students to the topics of evolution, genetics, and primates and integrates cultural aspects associated with early human development. The fundamental orientation and methods of archaeology are introduced and an overview of world prehistory presented.

This course asks students to explore what it means to be human, focusing on humanity's biological roots and modern variation between populations. To understand our present condition, we must understand our evolutionary past. we reconstruct this past utilizing data from the fossil record, as well as comparative evidence from modern monkeys and apes. This course discussed the following topics: evolutionary theory, natural selection, population genetics, primate behavior, and human evolution.

The lab section of this course is designed to provide a more in-depth understanding of biological anthropology through a variety of exercises and hands-on learning opportunities. Topics covered parallel those in lecture (AN 121) and include evolutionary theory, living primates, primate origins, human evolution, and modern human variation.

Different topics of anthropological importance will be studied as announced. This course may be taken twice for credit when content varies, but not for more than six credits.

Brief introduction to descriptive and structural linguistics, language universals, classification and processes of change in language, language and thought, social cultural factors as expressed in language, origin of language, child language and non-verbal communication.

Course focuses on humans as biological and cultural beings and includes a laboratory. Covers variation in modern human populations, as well as evolutionary trends as seen in fossil remains. Also studies nonhuman primates, such as apes and monkeys. Fulfills a College of Arts and Sciences General Education Core requirement for the Natural Sciences. Corequisite: AN 210L.

Course focuses on humans as biological and cultural beings. Covers variations in modern human populations, as well as evolutionary trends as seen in fossil remains. Also studies nonhuman primates, such as apes and monkeys. Lab.

Archaeology is unique in its ability to demonstrate the shared heritage of humankind and the local variations of cultural evolution through time. This course covers the great span of prehistory from human origins through ancient civilizations, and includes the origin of food production. Ancient civilizations from all over the world are discussed from the viewpoint of archaeology with a focus on how archaeology allows us to understand the lives of the people who lived in simple societies as well as great civilizations.

This course will introduce students to the field of forensic anthropology. Specifically, it will survey the basic methods employed by forensic anthropologists to recover and analyze human skeletal remains, including the construction of a biological profile and the analysis of skeletal trauma.

Explores the complex ways that food and food-related activities are woven into the human experience. Considers "food and culture" at several critical junctions of human history, as well as contemporary issues relating to food systems, cuisine, identity, and food justice.

Different topics of anthropological importance will be studied as announced. This course may be taken twice for credit when content varies, but not for more than 6 credits. Prerequisites: AN 100 or AN 101 or permission of instructor.

This one-credit hour course is designed to expose anthropology majors to important applied concepts in our field, with a particular emphasis on scientific literacy and professional development. Through short lectures, guided activities, facilitated discussions, and student presentations, this course will help our majors identify and engage in practical skills to enhance their success as students as well as in their chosen post-graduation career paths.

The theoretical basis of archaeology, and the various methods used to discover and interpret the human past from material evidence.

The evolution of Native American cultures, from the first arrival of humans across the Bering Straits land bridge to the European settlement of the New World.

This course explores over 10,000 years of North American archaeological record, primarily investigating the unwritten histories of Native American people through archaeological remains including architecture, art, foodways, and the tools of everyday life.

This course explores the human cultures of Mesoamerica and the Andes region of South America through archaeological remains including architecture, art, foodways, and the tools of everyday life.

Archaeological field and laboratory techniques include excavation, site survey, artifact processing and analysis.

An ethnographic and ethnohistorical survey of native cultures of North America, including historical and modern groups, with an emphasis on Indians of the Southeast.

Issues surrounding theory and method of applied anthropology. Presentation and analysis of case studies concerning problems in areas such as development, both domestic and in foreign settings, community health, homelessness, drug and alcohol abuse, and others. Prerequisites: AN 100 or permission of instructor.

This course provides an anthropological assessment of the historical and political development of Southeast Asian societies, and an ethnographic survey of cultures in the region. Prerequisites: AN 100 or permission of instructor.

A survey course designed for students majoring in Anthropology and other social science disciplines. The course explores the logic of scientific inquiry with special emphasis on the measurement of theoretical concepts, data analysis, and data collection techniques. Qualitative and quantitative approaches to understanding are presented as both are essential elements of Anthropology's holistic approach to understanding human diversity. Prerequisite: AN 100.

A survey of Latin American society and culture from the pre-contract period to the present. Pre-Columbian antecedents, colonial use of land and labor, patterns of race, class and ethnicity, and problems of development are examined. Prerequisite: AN 100 or permission of instructor.

This course provides an introduction to anthropological perspectives of the relationship between culture/society and psychological processes. The course will survey the history of anthropological interest in cross-cultural psychology, and will address current topics of interest of anthropologists in studies of the mind, emotion, and mental illness in a wide range of cultures. Prerequisite: AN 100 or permission of instructor. PSY 120 is recommended.

This course provides an introduction to anthropological themes and debates in gender theory, including an ethnographic survey of women and men in a variety of cultures. Prerequisites: AN 100 or permission of instructor.

Study of the range of variation in family and extended family relations. Marriage, sexuality, and household organization are viewed in comparative perspective. Prerequisite: AN 100.

Authority, power, and conflict are examined cross-culturally and in evolutionary perspective. Particular emphasis is placed on the origins of stratification and the state.

An evolutionary survey of production and exchange in diverse societies. Considers the applicability of western economic theory to nonmarket economies, as well as their transformation by global capitalism.

This hands-on course focuses on the identification of the bones of the human skeleton and its application to specialties within biological anthropology, including bioarchaeology and forensic anthropology. Topics to be covered include human skeletal and dental anatomy, skeletal growth and development, skeletal pathology and anomalies, and the biological profile.

This lecture, discussion, and lab-based seminar will examine the fossil, genetic, and archaeological evidence for human evolution - from the origins of primates to anatomically modern humans - with particular attention given to our hominid ancestors. Students will learn about the nature and timing of these developments, current theoretical models used to explain such changes, and the implications of these evolutionary trends for understanding modern human adaptations. Important fossil sites and associated material culture will also be used to provide insight into hominid biocultural behavior. Students must take AN 121/L (formerly AN 210/L) as a prerequisite for this course, or receive permission of the instructor.

Different topics of anthropological importance will be studied as announced. This course may be taken twice for credit when content varies, but not for more than 6 credits.

Supervised readings or projects. No more than a total of six hours may be taken for credit. Requires prior approval of instructor.

Archaeology as practiced in museums, including the registration and curation of archaeological collections; artifact conservation; public interpretation of the past; and exhibit design, composition, construction, and evaluation.

This course involves participant instruction in archaeological field and laboratory techniques, including advanced excavation and survey methods, soils analysis, site mapping with electronic instruments, sampling strategy, and site interpretation. Requires permission of instructor.

This course examines the interaction between archaeologists, architectural historians, historic preservationists, state and federal governments, and the public with regard to cultural resources. The focus of the course is identification, evaluation, and mitigation of cultural resources. Related topics discussed include public perceptions of the past, ethics, and being a professional in historical preservation.

An advanced historical survey of anthropological ideas, with primary emphasis on contemporary theoretical orientations and debates. Examines anthropology's often contested status as a science or humanity.

This course provides an overview of a broad range of subjects in the fields of medical anthropology and medical sociology. It analyzes the ways in which health, illness and healing are embedded in their cultural and social contexts. And it investigates healing practices and meanings attributed to health and illness in a variety of cultures and social settings. Prerequisite: AN 100 or permission of instructor.

This class introduces students to the field of bioarchaeology, the study of human remains in archaeological contexts. Through lectures, readings, activities, and discussions, students will examine how skeletal remains are used to reconstruct life in the past, including patterns of subsistence, diet, disease, demography, biological relatedness, and physical activity.

Different topics of anthropological importance will be studied as announced. This 3 hour course may be repeated for credit as long as the content varies up to a maximum of 6 credit hours. Requires junior or senior standing; or permission of instructor.

Course specifically designed for majors in their senior year. Some topical aspect of the discipline will be analyzed.

Provides an opportunity to combine academic principles with practical experiences in an agency dealing with human relationships, cultural resources, or primate research. Specifics of the assignment result from mutual agreement among student, course director and agency. Course may be repeated for a maximum of six hours of credit. Requires advanced standing in Anthropology major and permission of course instructor.

With the guidance and advice of a faculty mentor, student will identify and carry out an in-depth, year-long, field research project in anthropology. The Senior Thesis will be judged and graded by a committee of three faculty, chaired by the faculty mentor. This course will be repeated to continue the thesis during a second semester. This is a 3 hour course that is expected to be repeated once for a total of six hours. Must be an Anthropology major; senior status; permission of a faculty mentor through an AN 394 Directed Studies course taken during the junior year.

With the guidance and advice of a faculty mentor, honors students will identify and carry out an in-depth, year-long field research project in anthropology. The Honors Senior Thesis will be judged and graded by a committee of three faculty, chaired by the faculty mentor. This is a 3 hour course that can be repeated once for a total of six hours. Must be an Anthropology major; senior status; permission of a faculty mentor; grade point average of 3.5; and completion of a thesis prospectus prepared in consultation with the faculty mentor through an AN 394 Directed Studies course taken during the junior year.

Archaeology as practiced in museums, including the registration and curation of archaeological collections; artifact conservation; public interpretation of the past; and exhibit design, composition, construction, and evaluation.

This course examines the interaction between archaeologists, architectural historians, historic preservationists, state and federal governments, and the public with regard to cultural resources. The focus of the course is identification, evaluation, and mitigation of cultural resources. Related topics discussed include public perceptions of the past, ethics, and being a professional in historical preservation.

Field or library projects through which special interests of the student may be pursued on a tutorial basis with a graduate faculty member. Arrangements must be made prior to registration. Permission of the Department Chair is required.