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ANTH 114: North American Prehistory
3.00 Credits
California State University-Sacramento
Familiarizes students with the archaeological record of North America, and provides an analytical framework through which it may be understood in anthropologically meaningful terms. This will be accomplished by considering some of the explanations that have been proposed to account for the prehistory of the continent, and by examining the archaeological remains and cultural sequences found in various areas, including the North and Southeast, Great Plains, Pacific Northwest, and arctic/subarctic regions. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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ANTH 115: Origins of Agriculture
3.00 Credits
California State University-Sacramento
Surveys and evaluates worldwide anthropological perspectives of the origins of agriculture and the rise of complex society. Traces the development of major archaeological theories for the inception and spread of agriculture and civilization, acquainting students with groundbreaking archaeological research associated with each theoretical perspective. Current archaeological research is reviewed in-depth, providing a context for critique of the theories. Examples from North America, Latin America, the Middle East, India and China are compared and contrasted using movies, readings, and lectures. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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ANTH 116: Old World Prehistory: Paleolithic Archaeology
3.00 Credits
California State University-Sacramento
Old World Paleolithic archaeology from the emergence of hominids until the development of agriculture and civilization. Cultural developments in Africa, Asia, Europe and Australia are examined with the aim of highlighting similarities and differences in the process of technological, demographic, and sociopolitical change within each region. Explanatory models are offered to account for cultural evolution in various parts of the Old World are explored and assessed. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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ANTH 121: Archaeology of Mexico
3.00 Credits
California State University-Sacramento
Provides an upper division introduction to the archeology of Mesoamerica for students not majoring in anthropology. Discusses the evolution of the ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica, including Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador. Examines the development of societies from the earliest inhabitants to the growth of empires. Includes coverage of the Olmecs, Monte Alban, Teotihuacan, the Classic Maya, the Toltecs, and the Aztecs. Note: Cannot be used to meet the requirements of the Anthropology major; interested majors should take ANTH 122. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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ANTH 122: The Evolution of Early Mesoamerican States
3.00 Credits
California State University-Sacramento
Traces the emergence of pre-hispanic state societies in Mesoamerica from the growth of the earliest settlements to the collapse of the Aztec empire. Analyzes how complex societies evolved in Mesoamerica, focusing on such evidence as household and village social organization, craft specialization and interregional exchange, religion and ideology, and the logistics of state management and imperial expansion. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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ANTH 123: Ancient Technology
3.00 Credits
California State University-Sacramento
Examines the importance of various preindustrial technologies, and the techniques and methods involved in their manufacture and use. Topics include stone, bone, wood, and hide working, ceramics, weaving, metallurgy, and other crafts essential to human survival in ancient and contemporary societies around the world. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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ANTH 124: Environmental Archaeology
3.00 Credits
California State University-Sacramento
All human societies depend on their natural surroundings, and so the reconstruction of prehistoric environments is an essential part of archaeological interpretation. Three interrelated aspects of environmental archaeology are considered: (1) general approaches to paleoenvironmental reconstruction, employing various biological and geological indicators; (2) the analysis of human plant and animal food remains; and (3) the geological and other processes that are responsible for the formation of archaeological deposits. Field trip. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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ANTH 126: Techniques of Archaeological Analysis
3.00 Credits
California State University-Sacramento
Introduces students to various approaches to archaeological analysis, focusing on how different classes of data are collected, classified, and interpreted to resolve research issues. Includes such topics as the handling, treatment, and analysis of flaked and ground stone tools, plant and animal food remains, and other types of archaeological materials. Lecture one hour, laboratory six hours. Note: May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: ANTH 3. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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ANTH 127: Cultural Resource Management in Theory and Practice
3.00 Credits
California State University-Sacramento
Cultural Resource Management in Theory and Practice. Takes a wide-ranging look at how cultural resources are managed and preserved in California, the greater U.S., and other parts of the world. More than just a review of applicable laws and regulations, it is designed to offer a history of historic preservation, examine its role in our society, and explore the prospects for its continued presence. Practical aspects of Cultural Resource Management (CRM) are reviewed with respect to designing, budgeting, and performing archaeological surveys, site evaluation studies, and data recovery or mitigation programs. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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ANTH 128: Indians of California
3.00 Credits
California State University-Sacramento
Provides a survey of the traditional cultures of California Native American groups as they existed immediately after Western contact. Exploration of the ecological linguistic, economic, social, political, and religious diversity of California Native American groups provides a background for analysis of current anthropological theories of hunter-gatherer adaptations, subsistence intensification, political economy, cultural complexity, and California prehistory. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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