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5.00 Credits
This course introduces logical reasoning and scientific methodology as it can be applied to the current divisive debate between evolutionary biology and scientific creationism. The focus of this course is on elements of critical thinking, including deductive and inductive reasoning, proofs, probabilities, the influence of values, the status of evidence, and legal reasoning. In the context of examining the evidence and arguments offered for and against evolution and scientific creationism, students will demonstrate skills in elementary inductive and deductive processes, including an understanding of the formal and informal fallacies of language and thought, and the ability to distinguish matters of fact from issues of judgment or opinion. GE A3
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5.00 Credits
Exploration of pseudoscientific claims based on archaeological evidence with a focus on elements of critical thinking, including deductive and inductive reasoning, proofs, probabilities, the influence of values, and the status of evidence. Assessment of current understanding of peopling of the New World, Atlantis, Ancient Astronauts. Noah's Ark, Shroud of Turin, and Stonehenge. GE A3
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3.00 Credits
Students will view one or more films each week on selected anthropological topics. These may include primate studies, archaeology, and ethnographic studies. The series will include both documentary and commercial films. Following each weekly showing, there will be a discussion session.
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5.00 Credits
An introduction to the Indian, Inuit, and Aleut peoples of North America from their arrival on the continent through contact with peoples from Europe, Africa, and Asia. The course will examine the social, economic, political, and religious aspects of the various groups and will include a discussion of the impacts of Euro-American culture on Native peoples. Prerequisite: ENGL 110. GRE
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5.00 Credits
Overview of the diverse peoples and cultures of South Asia. Exploration of the influence of geography on subsistence patterns, and how nomadic pastoralism, village communities, and cities form a unique social ecology that profoundly influences contemporary political and religious interactions. Examinations of the family, the caste system, and religion, and the impact upon each from modernization. Prerequisite: ENGL 110. GE D1
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1.00 Credits
Specialized topics in anthropology offered periodically as announced. May be repeated on a different topic. Prerequisite: permission of instructor and approval by Chair of Department of Sociology and Anthropology. [By Petition]
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1.00 Credits
Evaluation and assessment of learning that has occurred as a result of prior off-campus experience relevant to the curriculum of the Department. Requires complementary academic study and/or documentation. Offered on a credit, no-credit basis only. Not open to postgraduate students. Interested students should contact the Community Service office. Prerequisite: permission of instructor and approval by Chair of Department of Sociology and Anthropology. [By Petition]
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5.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts of field archaeology. Students will be trained in the use of maps, field equipment, how to recognize and record archaeological sites, and survey techniques. (Laboratory fee may be required).
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1.00 Credits
Theory and method in lower division instruction. Weekly meetings with faculty instructor that may include administering and developing examinations, individual tutoring and discussion group leadership, and directed readings of relevant topics. Prerequisite: permission of instructor and approval by Chair of Department of Sociology and Anthropology. May be repeated for different course content. [By Petition]
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5.00 Credits
An introduction to major concepts, skills and techniques of research methods in the social sciences. This will include the assumptions of the scientific method, basic principles of qualitative and quantitative research methods in the social sciences, and data collection and analysis. Prerequisites: SOC 200 (or equivalent). Must pass course with grade of C- or higher in order to advance to second course in Methods sequence.
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