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3.00 Credits
Examines the cultural and historical trajectory of the Archaeology of Ireland through a series of lectures organized chronologically, that trace cultural, social and technological developments from the Mesolithic through the Viking periods. Some issues to be discussed include: the early peopling of Ireland (the Mesolithic), agrarian and megalithic developments of the Neolithic, conflict and warfare between Bronze Age communities, the “Celtic question” ofthe Iron Age and the development of advanced metallurgical techniques, mortuary practices and ritual, ring forts and hill forts, the influence of the Vikings on Irish culture in the early medieval period.
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3.00 Credits
Compares and contrasts women’s lives across time and space. It begins by discussing our hunting and gathering legacy and goes on to examine the broad range of experiences women have in the modern world. It richly illustrates main theoretical points with examples from Latin America, Africa, Asia, and North America.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to Celtic Europe: what it is, what it means, and what it has meant in the past. We will discuss the archaeology of Celtic Europe, Celtic social structure, and its peculiar influence in today’s social structure in the west, Celtic mythology, law, revivalism, and the Celtic diaspora.
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3.00 Credits
An opportunity to carry out anthropological fieldwork in settings either on or outside of the campus of the College at Rindge. The Field Experience in Anthropology will engage students in a dynamic experiential learning environment normally unavailable to them at the undergraduate level. Prerequisites: AN101, AN113 or AN201 and permission of instructor. Summer—odd years, option for required practicum
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3.00 Credits
Traces the emergence of civilization in the Old and New Worlds. The circumstances that gave rise to the shift from hunting and gathering to farming, and in the last 5000 years to the origin of urbanism and civilization. Prerequisites: AN102 and AN113 or permission of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
The structural and functional coordination of human cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems in the context of the overall life of humans. The workings of the human body in health and disease. Prerequisite: BI102.
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4.00 Credits
The structural and functional coordination of human cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems in the context of the overall life of humans. BI260 begins at the molecular level and progresses through cells, tissues, integumentary, skeletal, and muscular systems. BI 261 begins with the nervous system and progresses through the remaining organ systems of the human body. It is recommended that the two courses be taken in sequence with BI260 coming first. Prerequisite: BI102 or permission of the instructor. Fall and spring, alternate years
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3.00 Credits
Offers an opportunity to explore an area of study not included in the catalogue listing of approved courses. The topic of an Independent Study should be selected and carefully designed by the student and faculty sponsor, and must meet with the approval of the Division Chair. Normally, the student will be expected to have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and possess the appropriate background and interest to pursue the proposed area of study. A “Proposal for Independent Study” form may be obtained from the Registrar or from the officeof the Division Chair. Independent Study courses are assigned numbers of 299, 399 or 499, depending on the level of the course. Prerequisite: 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive feminist theoretical synthesis of the history of archaeological research on gender. Students examine the roles of women and men in such areas as human origins, the sexual division of labor, kinship and other social formations, state development, and ideology. Prerequisite: AN113 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the science and history of museums, their diversity and their role in contemporary society. Techniques in museum display, curation and preservation will also be covered. Course fee.
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