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3.00 Credits
Examines the development of Chinese and Japanese cultures through the study of marriage, the family, village life, economic organization, and religion. Modernization, industrialization, and cultural change are also explored.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the anthropological study of religion. Theories about the origins and functions of religion are examined, along with the role of religion in traditional non-Western societies. Shamanism, witchcraft, magic, religion in non-Western medicine, and religious conflict and change in the modern world are among the topics covered.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to present the application of physical anthropology to forensic science. Forensic anthropologists mostly deal with skeletal and dental evidence, therefore a significant amount of the course deals with the normal growth and development of these tissues, along with how they are modified in life and postmortem. The material covered should be of interest not only to students enrolled in anthropology (including archeology) but also in biology, criminal justice, nursing, or any other field in which knowledge of skeletal biology may be required.
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3.00 Credits
Examines from a cross-cultural perspective ecological and social changes that occur from urban growth.
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3.00 Credits
Kin groups ranging from several to thousands of people serve important economic, social, political, and religious functions in every society. Different types of marriage and family systems are compared in a global and evolutionary context.
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3.00 Credits
The origin and development of processes of cultural change in Latin America. The course gives the student an opportunity to learn about the cultural institutions of highly developed indigenous cultures and their influences upon present-day Latin American cultures. It also examines current writings on Latin America that deal with social change and helps the student develop scientific objectivity (an anthropological prerequisite) in the analysis of the social problems resulting from change. Particularly useful for international management majors.
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3.00 Credits
A topic not covered by an existing course as recommended by the department and approved by the dean. Prerequisite: Permission of the Chair 1-6 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys the prehistoric and historic archaeology of North America from the earliest human occupations to the end of the nineteenth century. From the big game hunters of the late Pleistocene, to the corn farming chiefdoms visited by De Soto's expedition, to the settlements of Europeans, to the enslaved peoples of the African diaspora, the course traces the development of diverse cultures through the study and interpretation of their material remains. Prerequisite: ANTH 210 or permission of instructor Anthropology 165
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3.00 Credits
The course is designed to prepare the student to practice Section 106-mandated archaeology, known as contract archaeology or CRM (Cultural Resource Management). It will familiarize the student with applied archaeology; bidding and structuring a budget; and sample design, survey, time management, documentary research, and the environmental laws related to prehistoric and historic cultural resources. The course will emphasize the practical aspect of conducting archaeological investigations and help prepare students for employment as professional archaeologists outside the academy. Prerequisite: ANTH 210
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the evolution of the human family, the Hominidae. Geological, paleontological, genetic, and archaeological evidence from primary and secondary literature will be critically assessed. Major topics include the appearance of the earliest hominids, distinguishing the most primitive members of genus Homo, discussing technological changes and their possible implications for early hominid behavior, and an evaluation of competing theories that address the origin of Homo sapiens. Prerequisite: ANTH 130, 200, or 454 or with permission of the instructor
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