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  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credit hours An introductory exploration of specific peoples and cultures in different areas of the world today, focusing on interaction between a people's culture and their environmental, societal and historical conditions. The peoples and cultures studied will be of different levels of complexity. Separate course sections focus on different world areas and may have different themes. Sections focusing on non-western cultures should fulfill the appropriate requirement for an Illinois teaching certificate. See comment code published each term for focus and theme. (3 lecture hours)
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    1 to 3 credit hours Experiential courses cover topics not otherwise covered by general education courses and other courses in the catalog for the discipline. These courses require direct experience and focused reflection in an in-depth study of a specific discipline topic and/or the critical analysis of contemporary issues in the discipline. They are targeted to self-selected students with an interest in the subject matter and involve active participation. The course delivery incorporates an experiential component of no less than 30 percent but not to exceed 70 percent. This experiential component may include field studies, interdisciplinary learning and/or the practical application of discipline-related concepts, theories, principles and methods with a specific focus. All courses require an orientation session to deliver academic and experiential information (syllabus, academic requirements, field preparation, logistics, etc.).
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credit hours Introductory exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific theme indicated by course title listed in college Class Schedule. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected. (3 lecture hours)
  • 1.00 - 4.00 Credits

    1 to 4 credit hours Exploration and analysis of topics within the discipline to meet individual student-defined course description, goals, objectives, topical outline and methods of evaluation in coordination with and approved by the instructor. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor (1 to 4 lecture hours)
  • 4.00 Credits

    4 credit hours Provides an overview of the major methods of field work and research design in anthropology and related social and behavioral sciences. Students will analyze one or more topics using appropriate qualitative and quantitative methodological techniques. Some field work may be required. (2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours)
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credit hours Introduces the techniques and theory of field archaeology through actual excavation of prehistoric and historic field archaeological sites and work with actual artifacts and other materials from those sites. Check the anthropology lab or semester listings of the timing and location of archaeological field schools. Prerequisite: Any course in Anthropology or consent of instructor (1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours)
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credit hours Introduces the techniques and theory of archaeological lab analysis through the examination of materials from various sites in both the United States and other regions of the world. Individual projects may center around particular interests. Prerequisite: At least one course in Anthropology or consent of instructor (1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours)
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    1 to 3 credit hours Advanced experiential courses cover topics not otherwise covered by general education courses and other courses in the catalog for the discipline. These courses require direct experience and focused reflection in an in-depth study of a specific discipline topic and/or the critical analysis of contemporary issues in the discipline. They are targeted to self-selected students with an interest in the subject matter and involve active participation. The course delivery incorporates an experiential component of no less than 30 percent but not to exceed 70 percent. This experiential component may include field studies, interdisciplinary learning and/or the practical application of discipline-related concepts, theories, principles and methods with a specific focus. All courses require an orientation session to deliver academic and experiential information (syllabus, academic requirements, field preparation, logistics, etc.) Prerequisite: At least one course in the discipline or consent of instructor
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credit hours Advanced exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific theme indicated by course title listed in college Class Schedule. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected. Prerequisite: At least one course in the discipline or consent of instructor (3 lecture hours)
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credit hours Introductory study of the theory, history, principles and practice of architecture. Basic principles of architectural analysis, criticism and aesthetic principles. Includes the roles and responsibilities of the design professions, including interior design, landscape architecture, urban planning and engineering and how they relate to each other. (3 lecture hours)
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