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1.25 Credits
Review of the archaeological and ethnohistorical evidence for the origins and development of pre-Columbian civilizations in Meso-America including the Olmec, Maya, Zapotec, Mixtec Teotihuacan, Toltec, Tarascan, and Aztec. Will be offered in the 2009-2010 academic year. Prerequisite(s): course 3. The Staff
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1.25 Credits
Introduces archaeology of European colonialism and the early-modern world. Topics include historical archaeological methods; the nature of European colonial expansion in New and Old Worlds; culture contact and change; and power and resistance in colonial societies. Students cannot receive credit for this course and Anthropology 278. (Also offered as History 159. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): course 3 or consent of instructor. J. Monroe
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1.25 Credits
Focuses on theories and techniques used by archaeologists to bridge the gap between the recovery of ceramic materials and their interpretation within cultural contexts. Topics include the origins of pottery, production methods, classification and typology, seriation, functional analysis, materials analysis and description, organization of production, trade, and the analysis of style. Students are billed a materials fee. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 280. Prerequisite(s): course 3. Concurrent enrollment in course 180L required. Enrollment restricted to anthropology majors. J. Habicht Mauche
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2.00 Credits
Practicum in ceramic materials analysis and description. Students perform material experiments in materials selection and processing, hand-building techniques, and open-pit firing. Demonstrations of standard techniques of attribute analysis and the mineralogical and chemical characterization of ceramic materials are presented. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 280L. Prerequisite(s): course 3. Concurrent enrollment in course 180 required. Enrollment restricted to anthropology majors. Enrollment limited to 16. J. Habicht Mauche
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1.25 Credits
An introduction to the use of statistics and other formal methods in solving archaeological problems. Teaches basic interests, terms, and concepts important in quantitative archaeological thought through lectures, assigned readings, problem sets, and in-class discussions. Prerequisite(s): course 1 or 3. The Staff
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1.25 Credits
Lectures and seminar on archaeological faunal analysis. Topics include mammalian evolution and osteology, vertebrate taphonomy, reconstruction of human diet from faunal remains, foraging strategy theory, data collection and management, and methods of quantitative analysis. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 284.Prerequisite(s): course 3. Offered in alternate academic years. D. Gifford-Gonzalez
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1.25 Credits
Practicum in archaeological faunal analysis. Students learn to identify bones of all larger mammal species of central California plus selected bird and fish species. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 285.Prerequisite(s): courses 184 or 102 or Biology 138/Lor Earth Sciences 100 or Environmental Studies 105/L,and permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 16.Offered in alternate academic years. D. Gifford-Gonzalez
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1.25 Credits
Explores tropical forest ecology with emphases on plant-life history variation and patterns of diversity. Topics include: photosynthesis, competition, and plant-animal interactions, such as pollination, herbivory, and seed dispersal. Special focus on neotropical forests and adaptations to life in humid environments. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 290A. Competitive selection based on application and interview during previous fall quarter. Concurrent enrollment in courses 190B and 190C required. Enrollment limited to 15. N. Dominy
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1.25 Credits
Field-oriented course in primate behavioral ecology. Combines lectures on approaches and methodologies with practical field studies. Students complete field project in primate ecology and behavior and learn natural history of the plants and animals of Costa Rica. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 290B. Competitive selection based on application and interview during previous fall quarter. Concurrent enrollment in courses 190A and 190C required. Students are billed a materials fee. Enrollment limited to 15. N. Dominy
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1.25 Credits
Students carry out substantial field projects at two locations in Costa Rica under the supervision of course instructors. Students develop research proposals, analyze data, and prepare final research papers and oral presentations. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 290C. Competitive selection based on application and interview during previous fall quarter. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Concurrent enrollment in courses 190A and 190B required. Enrollment limited to 15. (General Education Code(s): W.) N. Dominy
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