ANTH C1001 3 Units
Introduction to Biological Anthropology
In this course, students examine human origins, evolution, and variation with a focus on the adaptations of humans and other primates. Biological evolution and scientific methods are foundations for the course. (Formerly ANTHRO 106)
ANTH C1001H 3 Units
Introduction to Biological Anthropology - Honors
In this course, students examine human origins, evolution, and variation with a focus on the adaptations of humans and other primates. Biological evolution and scientific methods are foundations for the course. This is an honors course. (Formerly ANTHRO 106H)
ANTH C1001L 1 Unit
Biological Anthropology Lab
In this laboratory course, students investigate the anatomy, genetics, behavior, variation, and evolution of humans and other primates. Students apply the scientific method and use interactive exercises in this course supplement to the Introduction to Biological Anthropology lecture course. (Formerly ANTHRO 106L)
ANTH 100 3 Units
Introduction to Archaeology
This course introduces archaeology, its methods and contributions, in an anthropological context. Topics in this course include cultural resource management, seriation, interpretation of finds, and selected case studies. (Formerly ANTHRO 100)
ANTH 102 3 Units
Cultural Anthropology
This course is an introduction to the anthropological study of human diversity and culture. Cultural anthropologists study human organization, expression, subsistence, communication, belief, and identity, in relation to social inequalities and culture change. (Formerly ANTHRO 102)
ANTH 102H 3 Units
Cultural Anthropology - Honors
This course is an introduction to the anthropological study of human diversity and culture. Cultural anthropologists study human organization, expression, subsistence, communication, belief, and identity, in relation to social inequalities and culture change. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program, but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work. (Formerly ANTHRO 102H)
ANTH 103 3 Units
Anthropology of Food
This course studies food from a holistic anthropological perspective. It examines production and consumption of food around the world and across time, and it investigates the variability of the cultural meanings and ecological roles of particular food resources and practices. (Formerly ANTHRO 103)
ANTH 108 3 Units
Introduction to Native American Studies
This course provides an introduction to the field of Native American Studies. It emphasizes the agency, struggles, and social justice efforts of Native Americans in the United States. Topics covered include Native cultural and intellectual traditions; racialization and intersectionality; antiracism and decolonization; and the relationship between Western scientific practices and Native American experiences. This course is also offered as ETHS 108. (Formerly ANTHRO 108) ANTH 108H 3 Units
Introduction to Native American Studies - Honors
This course provides an introduction to the field of Native American Studies. It emphasizes the agency, struggles, and social justice efforts of Native Americans in the United States. Topics covered include Native cultural and intellectual traditions; racialization and intersectionality; antiracism and decolonization; and the relationship between Western scientific practices and Native American experiences. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.
ANTH 109 3 Units
Visual Culture and Art
This course explores approaches to visual culture and art in the discipline of anthropology. Included in the course is a survey of diverse visual and artistic practices, study of the relations between power and sight, and introduction to the methods of visual anthropology. (Formerly ANTHRO 109)
ANTH 111 3 Units
The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion
This course introduces the study of beliefs and practices, past and present, associated with magic, witchcraft, and religion. Topics examined include ritual, symbolism, altered states of consciousness, and healing, as well as syncretism, change, and the social roles of these beliefs and practices. (Formerly ANTHRO 111)
ANTH 111H 3 Units
The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion - Honors
This course introduces the study of beliefs and practices, past and present, associated with magic, witchcraft, and religion. Topics examined include ritual, symbolism, altered states of consciousness, and healing, as well as syncretism, change, and the social roles of these beliefs and practices. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work. (Formerly ANTHRO 111H)
ANTH 125 3 Units
Language and Culture
This course provides a foundation for the study of language from an anthropological perspective. Topics studied fall into two main categories: the structure of language and the use of language in cultural contexts. Topics include language ideologies, speech communities, and the relation between culture and language. (Formerly ANTHRO 125)
ANTH 222 1-3 Units
Independent Study in Anthropology
Students with previous coursework in anthropology may do assigned projects involving research and analysis of selected topics. This independent study is for students who are interested in furthering their knowledge of anthropology. Prior to registration, a written contract must be prepared jointly by the instructor and the student. (Formerly ANTHRO 222)
