Anthropology (ANTH)
ANTH 101 F Biological Anthropology 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course is a study of the theories of human origin and evolutionary development using genetic, fossil evidence, plus a comparison of humankind anatomically and behaviorally with the higher primates. This field includes current research on the intellectual and cultural equality of the human races. At a number of California State colleges and other four-year institutions, this course may be used for social sciences or biological science credit. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: ANTH 110)
ANTH 101HF Honors Biological Anthropology 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This Honors-enhanced course is a study of the theories of human origin and evolutionary development using genetic, fossil evidence, plus a comparison of humankind anatomically and behaviorally with the higher primates. This field includes current research on the intellectual and cultural equality of the human races. At a number of California State colleges and other four-year institutions, this course may be used for social sciences or biological science credit. This course will employ enhanced teaching methods such as a seminar approach, more research-based writing assignments and a higher level of critical thinking. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: ANTH 110)
ANTH 101LF Biological Anthropology Lab 1 Unit
Corequisite(s): ANTH 101 F or ANTH 101HF, with a grade of C or better.
54 hours lab per semester. This course provides an introduction to laboratory methods used in research in biological anthropology. Topics include the classification, biology, and behavior of living primates, human skeletal and physiological anatomy, human genetics, methods of phylogenetic reconstruction, and evidence for the evolutionary history of humans and other primates. Emphasis is on practical experience. Students will examine skeletal materials from living and extinct primates, participate in experiments to illustrate analytical techniques used in modern physical anthropology, and observe the behavior of living primates through field trip and/or audio-visual resources. In addition to laboratory exercises, one short research paper will be required. Field trips may be required outside of regularly-scheduled class times. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: ANTH 115L)
ANTH 102 F Cultural Anthropology 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course is an introduction to the cultural aspects of human behavior and the nature of culture. It includes the uniformities and variabilities of culture, social organization, family structure, economics, politics, religion, language, and other basic topics. This course fulfills the Multicultural Education Requirement for graduation. Field trips may be required outside of regularly-scheduled class times. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: ANTH 120)
ANTH 102HF Honors Cultural Anthropology 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This Honors-enhanced course is an introduction to the cultural aspects of human behavior and the nature of culture. It includes the uniformities and variabilities of culture, social organization, family structure, religion, language, and other basic topics. This course fulfills the Multicultural Education Requirement for graduation. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: ANTH 120)
ANTH 103 F Introduction to Archaeology 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course covers a specialized branch of anthropology that studies cultural and physical anthropological evolutionary development; archaeology uses scientific methods and theories to trace human ecology from the past to the present. Archaeologists deal with remains of past societies such as tools, shelter, remains of animals eaten for food, and other objects that have survived. These remains, termed artifacts, are used to reconstruct past behavior. Field trips may be required outside of regularly-scheduled class times. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: ANTH 150)
ANTH 103HF Honors Introduction to Archaeology 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This Honors-enhanced course focuses on anthropological archaeology, a specialized branch of anthropology that studies cultural and physical anthropological evolutionary development. Archaeology uses scientific methods and theories to trace human ecology from the past to the present. Archaeologists deal with remains of past societies such as tools, shelter, remains of animals eaten for food, and other objects that have survived. These remains, termed artifacts, are used to reconstruct past behavior. Field trips may be required outside of regularly-scheduled class times. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: ANTH 150)
ANTH 105 F Language and Culture 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course explores the nature of language in relation to culture and how language processes develop and change. Students will examine how cultural knowledge is linguistically organized and how language shapes our perception of the world, and how it acts as a guide, both symbolic and practical, to understanding human actions. A basic introduction into the primary concepts of the discipline help students to understand what language reveals about human beings as bearers of culture. Field trips may be required outside of regularly scheduled class time. This course fulfills the Multicultural Education Requirement for graduation. (CSU) (UC) (Degree Credit) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: ANTH 130)
ANTH 105HF Honors Language and Culture 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This Honors-enhanced course explores the nature of language in relation to culture and how language processes develop and change. Students will examine how cultural knowledge is linguistically organized and how language shapes our perception of the world, and how it acts as a guide, both symbolic and practical, to understanding human actions. A basic introduction into the primary concepts of the discipline help students to understand what language reveals about human beings as bearers of culture. Field trips may be required outside of regularly scheduled class time. This course fulfills the Multicultural Education Requirement for graduation. (CSU) (UC) (Degree Credit) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC
ANTH 106 F World Prehistory 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course is an introduction to the prehistoric development of civilizations both in the Old World and the New World beginning with early modern humans. Because the prehistoric is the time prior to cultures' writing about themselves, students will examine archaeological methods and theories used to describe the past. Topics will include the spread of modern humans, Mesolithic societies, the origins of food production and the evolution and collapse of various world civilizations. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC
ANTH 107 F Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft and Religion 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course is an anthropological survey of systems of magic, witchcraft, religion, and science from the past and the present, from societies around the world. Examines beliefs and practices in cultural settings with respect to the role of the supernatural. Special topics include myth, shamanism, magic, witchcraft, sorcery, paganism, ritual, and millenarian movements. This course fulfills the Multicultural Education Requirement for graduation. (CSU) (UC) (Degree Credit), AA GE, CSU GE
ANTH 107HF Honors Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft and Religion 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course is an anthropological survey of systems of magic, witchcraft, and religion from the past and the present, from societies around the world. It examines beliefs and practices in cultural settings with respect to the role of the supernatural. Special topics include myth, religious healing, witchcraft and sorcery, ritual and millenarian movements. This course fulfills the Multicultural Education Requirement for graduation. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC
ANTH 109 F Primate Behavior 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course is a survey of primates from around the world, with in depth examinations of their behavior, ecology, taxonomy and anatomy. Students will gain experience in the collection and analyzing of behavioral data. Current issues in primate conservation will also be explored. Specific primate species will be used as case studies to further enhance students' knowledge of prosimians, monkeys and apes. Field trips may be required outside of regularly-scheduled class times. (CSU) (UC) (Degree Credit)
ANTH 199 F Anthropology Independent Study 1 Unit
54 hours independent study per term. This course is offered for students who wish to increase their knowledge of the Social Sciences through individual study and small group conferences. Students successfully completing this course will be awarded elective credit in the Social Sciences area. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC credit limitation depending upon course content; UC review required.)
ANTH 209 F Cultures of Latin America 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. The scope of this course focuses on the exploration of the diverse cultures of ancient Latin America or Mesoamerica from the origins of civilization to the period of the Spanish conquest and some of the current issues indigenous people face in Latin America. The study of ancient Latin American cultures will be based on the four fields of anthropology. The study will be based on archaeological investigations, ethnographical research and various theoretical frameworks to enhance the understanding of the human experience in Latin America. The course will attempt to recreate the lifestyle, social structures, agricultural methods, religious practices and other various culture aspects of Meso-American civilizations in order to have a better understanding of the current conditions and aspects of the various diverse cultural groups from Latin America. The focus of this course will be on Mesoamerican civilizations as well as the Inca and other indigenous groups from South America. This course fulfills the Multicultural Education Requirement for graduation. Field trips may be required outside of regularly-scheduled class times. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC
ANTH 209HF Honors Cultures of Latin America 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This Honors-enhanced course focuses on the exploration of the diverse cultures of ancient Latin America or Mesoamerica. From the origins of civilization, to the period the Spanish conquest and some of the current issues indigenous people face in Latin America. The study of ancient Latin American cultures will be based on the four-fields of anthropology. The study will be based on archaeological investigations, ethnographical research and various theoretical frameworks to enhance the understanding of the human experience in Latin America. The course will attempt to recreate the lifestyle, social structures, agricultural methods, religious practices and other various culture aspects of Mesoamerican civilizations in order to have a better understanding of the current conditions and aspects of the various diverse cultural groups from Latin America. The focus of this course will be on Mesoamerican civilizations as well as The Inca and other indigenous groups from South America. This course fulfills the Multicultural Education Requirement for graduation. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC
ANTH 211 F Celtic Cultures 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course will utilize data from archaeology, genetics, historical linguistics, Celtic myth, cultural anthropology, classic Greek and Roman texts to explore Celts of the past and present. The complex whole that encompasses Celtic society and culture over time and space will be studied including Celtic religion, myth and ritual, roles of females and males, art, warfare, ways of life, as well as current struggles for social, linguistic and political rights. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC
ANTH 211HF Honors Celtic Cultures 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This Honors-enhanced course will utilize data from archaeology, genetics, historical linguistics, Celtic myth, cultural anthropology, classical Greek and Roman texts to explore Celts of the past and present. The complex whole that encompasses Celtic society and culture over time and space will be studied including Celtic religion, myth and ritual, roles of females and males, art, warfare, ways of life, as well as current struggles for social, linguistic and political rights. (Degree Credit) (CSU)
ANTH 215 F Global Issues in Anthropological Perspective 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course explores anthropological perspectives on issues of importance in an increasingly global society. Topics include culture contact, immigration, ethnic conflict, religion, global poverty, inequalities, trans-nationalism, neoliberalism, development and globalization. This course fulfills the Multicultural Education Requirement for graduation. Field trips may be required outside of regularly-scheduled class times. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) CSU GE, IGETC