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  • 3.00 Credits

    Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320; OR placement through assessment process. General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area D1; CSU Area D3; IGETC Area 4A Course Transferable to UC/CSU Hours: 54 hours LEC This course surveys the sociocultural systems of California Indians from the prehistoric period to present. In addition to offering an overview of the diversity and complexity of aboriginal California, it includes environmental adaptations, material culture, social structure, ideology and, response to change.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320; OR placement through assessment process. General Education: AA/AS Area V(b) and Area VI; CSU Area D1; IGETC Area 4A Course Transferable to UC/CSU Hours: 54 hours LEC This course is an introductory survey of traditional Native American societies. It describes the peoples and cultures of North America and emphasizes native ecological adaptations, languages, social organizations, religions, mythologies and world views, and artistic representations. It also explores the interrelatedness of Indigenous Native American groups through trade, intermarriage and other forms of cultural exchange. Field trips may be required.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: ANTH 300 or 310 with a grade of "C" or better.Course Transferable to CSU Hours: 54 hours LEC This course introduces research methods for the fi eld of anthropology. Familiarization with specifi c observational research methods and the practical application of these methods in a contemporary setting is emphasized. Field trips will be required.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320; OR placement through assessment process. General Education: AA/AS Area II(b) and Area V(b) and Area VI; CSU Area D1; IGETC Area 4A Course Transferable to UC/CSU Hours: 54 hours LEC This course explores the role of language in social interaction and world view construction. In addition, it examines minority languages and dialects, bilingualism, literacy, and the social motivation of language change. Analytical techniques of socio-cultural linguistics are examined.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Advisory: ANTH 300. Course Transferable to UC/CSU Hours: 54 hours LEC This course provides an analysis of non-human primate comparative morphology, behavior, and ecology. Areas of study include general primate morphology from teeth to toes, diet and ecology, social behavior including reproduction and social systems, cognition and intelligence, and primate conservation issues. Primates in both captive and free-ranging settings will be examined. Field trips for primate observations will be required.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Advisory: ANTH 300. Course Transferable to CSU Hours: 36 hours LEC This course provides practical experience in non-human primate observational studies. The Sacramento Zoo serves as the "fi eld site"where observations on non-human primates are conducted. Focus is on training in research methodology and observational techniques. Field studies may focus on the ChimpanZoo Program under the Jane Goodall Institute. Field trips will be required.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above; ENGWR 300 or 480 with a grade of "C" or better.General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B2; IGETC Area 5B Course Transferable to UC/CSU Hours: 54 hours LEC This course is an in depth introduction to the science of physical anthropology. This seminar style honors course approaches the topical material through class discussion which encourages problem solving techniques focusing on current anthropological issues. Weekly topical issues will be presented in a case study format. Critical thinking skills are emphasized in responding to these issues. The following topics are included in the course: evolutionary theory, heredity, human variation, taxononomy and behavior of the living primate and the fossil evidence of human evolution.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320, ESLW 320. Course Transferable to CSU Hours: 54 hours LEC Concentrated study of current anthropological issues. Topics will refl ect contemporary issues and problems in the areas of cultural and physical anthropology, as well as in archaeology. Issues in the area of physical anthropology will be approached from a biological and ecological perspective; issues in cultural anthropology and archaeology will be approached from a multi-cultural and international platform. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
  • 3.00 - 5.00 Credits

    Same As: WELD 104 Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB This course covers metal sculpture techniques, design principles and materials used for sculpture, functional and nonfunctional art forms on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Techniques on the major welding processes such as shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, gas tungsten arc and oxy-acetylene are an integral part of the course as well as related safety issues. Different artists and topics are covered each semester. ART 120 and/or WELD 104 may be taken 4 times for a total of 6 units.
  • 3.00 - 5.00 Credits

    Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB This course covers the hands-on basics of metal forming, design principles and materials used for sculpture, and functional art forms with emphasis on the use of the anvil and the gas forge. Different artists and topics are covered each semester. This course may be taken 4 times for a total of 6 units.
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