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Global survey of the earliest complex societies, focusing on the origins of "pristine states" from the perspective of anthropological archaeology. Following a brief overview of archaeological methods and approaches, students learn about the origins of complex societies of Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley, Egypt, China, Mesoamerica, and the Andes.
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Study of humans as biological organisms. Examines human evolution, primate social behavior, human physiological variations and disease resistance, and human skeletal anatomy and forensics. May also be offered as BIOL 3510. Preq: ANTH 2010; or BIOL 1030 and BIOL 1050; or BIOL 1040 and BIOL 1060; or BIOL 1100.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to forensic anthropology, the science that utilizes methods from skeletal biology and archaeology as tools in human identification in a medico-legal context. May also be offered as BIOL 3530. Preq: Junior standing.
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This course examines what separates junk science from sound science and how the legal system determines what science is admissible in court, with a focus on analyzing the different scientific methods used in forensic situations. The implications of poor science in the forensic field on the lives of those wrongfully convicted and the implications of allowing real criminals to remain on the streets are also explored. May also be offered as JUST 3620. Preq: Sophomore standing.
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3.00 Credits
Surveys key topics, theories, and methodological approaches in linguistic anthropology. Examines the complex relationships among language, culture, and communicative behavior and provides students with conceptual tools that inform the study of language in its cultural contexts. May also be offered as LANG 3710.
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3.00 Credits
Students examine leadership and what it means to be a leader, as well as how individuals can be empowered to be leaders in their lives, communities and societies. May also be offered as MGT 3810.
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3.00 Credits
Offers an introduction to medical anthropology, emphasizing the interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspective in studying health, illness and medicine; provides a survey of major theoretical frames, concepts and methods in the field; and attends to application of anthropology in medicine, nursing and public health in the emerging global context. May also be offered as LANG 3910. Preq: Junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
Methods and techniques of qualitative field research, including participant observation, ethnographic interviewing, data analysis, and report writing. Preq: ANTH 2010.
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3.00 Credits
Examines various anthropological theories and their utility in explaining contemporary global issues. Students read, discuss and compare original theoretical works, and synthesize ideas through class writings and debates. Preq: ANTH 3010.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to qualitative research methods, design and analysis for the social sciences. Methods covered may include interviews, focus groups, observation, visual analysis and content analysis. Students learn about validity, reliability, trustworthiness, ethics and the uses of social science qualitative research in a variety of applied settings. May also be offered as SOC 4060.
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