ANTH 125

Cultural Anthropology (3 CR)

This introductory course will employ various anthropological theories, perspectives, and methodologies to critically and comparatively examine an array of cultural and social topics as they relate to selected Western and Non-Western cultures and societies. 3 hrs./wk.

ANTH 126

Physical Anthropology (3 CR)

This course is an introduction to selected concepts and principles important to an understanding of evolutionary forces and their influence on the physiology and behavior of humans. The importance of the scientific method will be explored. Awareness of humans and their place in nature will be achieved by examining basic genetics, micro- and macroevolution, primate ecology and behavior, the paleoanthropological evidence for human evolution, and modern human adaptation and variation. 3 hrs./wk.

ANTH 130

World Cultures (3 CR)

This introductory course will utilize an ethnographic approach to introduce students to various cultural and social practices of Westernized and non-Westernized cultures and societies from around the world. This course will examine a wide range of topics including economic production, religion, world view, kinship patterns and political and economic institutions. 3 hrs./wk.

ANTH 134

Native Americans (3 CR)

This ethnographic course will introduce students to the indigenous peoples and First Nations of North, Central and South America, with particular attention being paid to North America. This course will focus on selected First Nations cultures and societies to examine a wide range of topics including arts, oral traditions, religions, and Indian-White relations. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

ANTH 135

American Indian Artistic Tradition (3 CR)

This course introduces students to many art forms of the various American Indian nations of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Mediums to be explored include traditional and contemporary visual art, traditional and contemporary music and dance, oral tradition, and film. In addition, social, political, economic, and legal influences on art will be discussed. Lectures, discussions, readings, and films will be utilized to accomplish this. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

ANTH 142

World Prehistory (3 CR)

This course is an introduction to the variety and continuity of the prehistoric human past. Through the archaeological record we will consider the evolution of humans, the transition of foraging to farming economies, the rise of complex societies, secondary state formation, and the collapse of complex societies. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

ANTH 144

Archaeology (3 CR)

This course is an introduction to the basic concepts, methods, and findings in archaeology. The historical origins of the discipline and modern approaches to understanding the past will be presented. The course will describe the range of archaeological evidence and techniques for locating, analyzing, and interpreting these remains. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

ANTH 150

People and Cultures of Mesoamerica (3 CR)

This course is a survey of Mesoamerican cultural beliefs, traditions, and practices from the prehistoric era to the present day. Through the archaeological, historical, and ethnographic record we will adopt an anthropological perspective on the global, national, regional, and local forces on everyday life in Mesoamerica. 3 hrs.lecture/wk.

ANTH 153

The Anthropology of the Paranormal & Supernatural (3 CR)

This introductory course will employ various Western and non-Western perspectives, including scientific and popular culture theories, to critically and comparatively examine a wide array of phenomena classified as paranormal or supernatural. Topics to be covered include extra-sensory perception, witchcraft and magic, ghosts, extra-terrestrial beings, and cryptozoological organisms. Lectures, discussions, readings, and films will be used to accomplish the aforementioned, as well as optional trips to local locations associated with the paranormal and supernatural. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

ANTH 205

Archaeological Field Methods (5 CR)

This course is a practicum of archaeological field methods and techniques. The fundamental principles of archaeological research will be considered. Students will create and implement their own research design in the context of on-going investigations. Emphasis will be placed on practicing the essential skills needed to conduct archaeological research. 160 integrated lecture lab hrs./semester