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4.00 Credits
Combined lecture/laboratory course for students interested in the principles and techniques used in the application of forensic anthropology. Topics covered in this course include estimating time since death, determining age, sex, stature, and ancestry, and identifying the effects of trauma and pathology on bones. Examination of forensic anthropology case studies. Prerequisites: ANTH 201 for ANTH majors; ANTH 201 or BIOL 110 or 115 for non-majors, upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Basic methods of archaeological reconnaissance, excavation, and laboratory analysis. Class time is divided between lecture/discussions, survey and excavation on local archaeological sites, and processing and analyzing excavated collections of artifacts. Prerequisites: concurrent enrollment in ANTH 421 and upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in ANTH 420.
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4.00 Credits
A field school designed to introduce undergraduate students to archaeological fieldwork in the Maya lowlands of Belize. The project has a regional focus with a principal objective of studying the changes in settlement patterns and site relationships over time. Specific site focus and particular techniques taught may change from season to season. The curriculum focuses on instruction in archaeological field practice including excavation, data recording, artifact processing, and mapping. A particular focus of the project is the use of Global Positioning System, remote sensing, and Geographic Information Systems in archaeological analysis. The field school is offered in two four-week sessions. The first session typically begins the first Sunday in June and the second session typically begins the first Sunday in July. Sonoma State University is responsible for the instructional component of the field school. BVAR in Belize provides room, weekday board, and travel necessary to the project within Belize. Students pay a fee directly to BVAR for these services. This fee is subject to change. May be repeated for credit.
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4.00 Credits
This is an applied research course designed to link theory, field research, data collection, and service learning in the local community. This will include research design, data collection and analysis, and final report preparation and presentation. Other topics covered include: historic overview of the development of applied anthropology; the uses and roles of anthropology outside academia; survey of professional practice including ethical considerations; state of the job market; techniques for career preparation; and issues of generalization vs. specialization. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ANTH 201 or 203, upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
A field school designed to help students develop their ethnographic field work skills, especially rapid appraisal techniques in an applied setting. Students will learn how to design and carry out a research project utilizing such skills as participant observation, interviewing, and data analysis. Students will be required to write a report based on their research and experiences. Contact department for more information. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Application of methods and procedures used in the investigation of communication in natural contexts. Topics include: research ethics, problem formation, research design, basic data gathering techniques and strategies (with an emphasis on linguistic approaches), quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and report writing. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
May be repeated for credit if topic differs. Prerequisite: senior standing or consent of instructor.
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1.00 Credits
The focus of the seminar may vary, but the class will comprehensively address the four goals of the anthropology major—comparative perspective, four-field coverage, integration of the four field approach, and ethical awareness—through discussion of areas of special interest to the department faculty. Projects and activities will be designed that will require students to demonstrate their mastery of curricular goals as outlined in the department’s assessment program. Majors are strongly encouraged to enroll during their final spring semester prior to graduation. Prerequisites: senior standing and consent of instructor.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
During the first week of the semester, students interested in special studies in anthropology must submit a written proposal and an outline of projected work to a faculty sponsor for approval. Each unit of credit requires a minimum of 45 hours of work per semester (3 hours per unit per week), including regular consultation with an evaluation by the faculty member in charge. Prerequisite: ANTH 201 or 203; or an appropriate upper-division course in anthropology; or an upper-division course relevant to the proposed topic from another discipline.
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