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ANTH 1100 Introduction to Anthropology
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3 cr |
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Introduces students to the four subfields of anthropology: archaeology, cultural anthropology, languages and culture, and physical anthropology. Students will learn to identify and apply anthropological methods of study.
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ANTH 1101 Introduction to American Culture
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3 cr |
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Explores the cultural variety that comprises the North American population. This course provides an introduction to American culture for students whose first culture is not a culture of the United States of America. Emphasis will be on those who have arrived in the past 200 years including their transitions, mobility, and interchange. Another focus will be on the effects of each succeeding immigrant group on American culture.
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ANTH 1110 Cultural Anthropology
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3 cr |
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Studies customs, habits, attitudes, institutions (religion, economic, etc.) of various cultures. An attempt to define people and their place in nature.
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ANTH 1120 Introduction to Archaeology
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3 cr |
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Introduces students to the archaeological field and profession. Archaeology, one of the four sub-fields within anthropology, is the study of the material culture and is typically done by examining objects and locations left behind by various groups through human history. Students will examine the history, methods, and basic theories of archaeology. Additionally, students will learn how the archaeological profession is conducted today and apply this to highlighting issues of community development and expression, subsistence, status, consumption, gender, and other contemporary issues.
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ANTH 1130 Introduction to Biological Anthropology
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3 cr |
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Introduces the biological anthropology field, one of the four sub-fields within anthropology. Sometimes called physical anthropology, biological anthropology is the study of our collective human origins. Students will accomplish this through three main areas: study of biological evolution, including the forces of evolution and cellular biology; comparing primate and human physical and behavioral practices; and by examining hominid evolution from groups beginning four to five million years ago through today. Additionally, students will learn how modern cultural implications impact our evolution today.
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