ANTHROPOLOGY
(ANTHR)
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
ANTHR 100 Cultural Anthropology 3(3-0) Introduction to the
concepts by which anthropology understands particular lifestyles, and to
the constructs by which it accounts for similarities and differences
among lifestyles. (*)
ANTHR 104 Physical Anthropology 3(3-0) Biological nature of
humans; emphasis on how forces of evolution have shaped human nature in
the past and present. (*)
ANTHR 105 Introduction to Archaeology 3(3-0) Evolution of
culture as explained through archaeological methods and theories;
emphasis on the preservation and protection of the cultural environment.
(*)
ANTHR 106 (ENG 106) Language, Thought and Culture 3(3-0)
Cross-cultural introduction to language processes in human society.
(*)
ANTHR 211 Laboratory and Field Techniques (1-10 VAR) Training
in field and/or laboratory techniques by participation in
anthropological project. Prerequisites: permission of instructor;
previous work in anthropology recommended. (*)
ANTHR 250 (SOC 250) The Sacred in Culture 3(3-0) Concepts of
the supernatural studied cross-culturally and in particular cultures.
Analysis of the role of religion in helping individuals adjust to stress
and aging. (*)
ANTHR 251 World Archaeology 3(3-0) Awareness and appreciation
of cultural evolution and heritage through descriptions and
interpretations of archaeological remains throughout the world.
(*)
ANTHR 252 (SOC 252) Culture and Personality 3(3-0)
Relationship between group processes and personality factors in a
cross-cultural perspective. (*)
ANTHR 291 Special Topics (1-3 VAR) (*)
ANTHR 301 Peoples and Cultures of the Southwest 3(3-0)
Examination of the region’s multiethnic and pluralistic society;
emphasis on adverse adaptations to distinctive nature and cultural
environments. (*)
ANTHR 310 (SOC 310) Social and Cultural Theory 3(3-0) From
classical to contemporary theory in sociology and anthropology.
(*)
ANTHR 401 (SOC 401) Health, Culture and Society 3(3-0)
Analysis of cultural, social, and psychological factors influencing
health and health-care. (*)
ANTHR 402 (SOC 402) Aging, Culture and Society 3(3-0)
Cultural, sociological, and psychological dimensions of aging. (*)
ANTHR 416 (SOC 416) Crime and the Mind 3(3-0) Examination of
“crime” as an ongoing aspect of human existence. (*)
ANTHR 451 (SOC 451) Culture/Deviance/Psycho-pathology 3(3-0)
Analysis of the relationship between culture and the causes and
manifestations of deviance and psycho-pathology. (*)
ANTHR 452 (SOC 452) Self and Society 3(3-0) Examination of the
self and society within anthropological theory. Special emphasis will be
placed on symbolic interactionism and cross-cultural approaches.
Prerequisite: SOC 101 and/or SOC/PSYCH 352 (*)
ANTHR 453 Southwestern Archaeology 3(3-0) Investigations of
the prehistories of diverse peoples and cultures of the Southwest.
(*)
ANTHR 491 Special Topics (1-3 VAR) (*)
ANTHR 492 (SOC 492) Research 3(3-0) Qualitative and
quantitative methods and designs in sociological research. (*)
ANTHR 493 Seminar (2-4 VAR) (*)
ANTHR 494 Field Experience (3,4,5,6,12 VAR) Practical
experience in an agency setting. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
(*)
ANTHR 495 Independent Study (1-10 VAR) Directed study for
students interested in specific areas of anthropological concern.
Prerequisites: previous work in anthropology and permission of
instructor. (*)
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