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Fall Semester This course surveys the principles and findings of the field of human paleontology, physical anthropology, and archeological methods. It includes the study of evolution, fossil forms, and primates. 3 credit hours.
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Fall-Spring Semester This course focuses on culture and human behaviors in the context of culture. It examines major cultural systems, including language, religious, economic, political, and kinship systems. Emphasis is placed on the student's ability to understand and apply basic anthropological concepts and theories. 3 credit hours. Satisfies ADR II.
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Fall Semesters In this course, students will use a variety of approaches to learn about archeology. The course provides information about theories, methods, and practice of this field of study. Through lecture, computer simulation, and visits to archeology sites/museums, students will be able to explore some of the major areas of archeological research. 3 credit hours.
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Spring Semester This advanced Anthropology course is a two-part study of food and culture. Part One concentrates on an anthropological investigation of food and its relationship to culture. The theoretical approach used in this section is based on systems analysis, looking at each major cultural system, and how food relates to them. Part Two will be student-led review of 4 to 5 cultural cuisines. The goals for this part of the course will be for students to investigate different cultures and their foods while applying the theoretical perspectives and analysis techniques previously learned. Prerequisite: ANT 220 or permission of instructor. 3 credit hours. Satisfies ADR II.
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Spring Semester A study of procedures and techniques used by physical anthropologists and archaeologists in excavating, analyzing and interpreting human skeletal remains. Emphasis will be placed on student work with human skeletal remains in a laboratory setting. Prerequisite: ANT210. 3 credit hours.
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Fall semester, odd-numbered years Culture and Personality studies how culture affects the individual's personality. Theoretically oriented, this course reviews cross-cultural practices of child rearing, roles, deviance, and mental health issues. Prerequisite: ANT220 or SOC100 or PSY100/150. 3 credit hours. ANT330 Anthropology of Religion Fall Semester Cultural Anthropology is one of the four major sub-disciplines that examine the non-biological behaviors that allow humans to adapt to their living conditions. Religion is among those cultural universals that permeates all aspects of humanity and is an extremely powerful force directing human behavior. Allowing for considerable variability within the confines of "religion," this course is an intellectual adventure into exploring the relationship between being human and participation in religious experience. Students are required to become active participants in the learning process and as a scholar, are obliged to share and communicate their ideas to classmates and colleagues. Prerequisite: ANT220 or permission of instructor. 3 credit hours.
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Fall semester, odd-numbered years This course provides a cross-cultural perspective on aging experiences. It explores attitudes towards and treatment of older people in many different culture. Patterns of cultural behaviors are studied which may increase life satisfaction for the elderly. 3 credit hours.
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The central emphasis in this course will be on the topics of environment, material culture, world view, and religion. In addition to these regularly presented topics, cultural anthropology subjects of interest to both the professor and students will be discussed in seminar presentations. Prerequisite: ANT210 OR ANT220 or permission of instructor. 3 credit hours.
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The Independent Study Program affords an opportunity for the student who wishes to undertake a well-defined research project. While the student conducts his work under the guidance of a faculty member of his own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student's responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: ANT210 or ANT220. 1-3 credit hours each semester.
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3.00 Credits
Fall-Spring Semesters This course introduces the non-art major to the basic concepts of design, and includes an overview of studio practices and methods. Topics include the elements and principles of design, basics of typography, as well as exploring techniques for sketching and visualizing concepts. The course also presents basic strategies for effective visual communication across varied media. Classes consist of lectures, demonstrations, studio work and individual and group critiques. 3 credit hours. Satisfies ADR I. 5 lecture and studio periods.
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