Anthropology Courses

Course Offerings and Descriptions

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Anthropology (ANTH)

Course Number: 2302
Credit Hours: 3
Title: Archaeology

Course Description:
An overview of the science of the human past, introducing the basic methods and theories utilized by modern archaeologists in their reconstruction of human prehistory.

Course Number: 2346
Credit Hours: 3
Title: Introduction to Anthropology

Course Description:
A general survey of the three main fields of anthropology - physical anthropology, cultural anthropology, and archaeology. Emphasis is on the holistic approach of anthropology to the study of mankind in all times and places.

Course Number: 2351
Credit Hours: 3
Title: Cultural Anthropology

Course Description:
An exploration of that uniquely human adaptation known as culture. Subject matter will include evidence for cultural behavior in nonhuman primates, as well as language and communication, mythology and narrative, arts and music, play and humor in human societies around the world.

Course Number: 2372
Credit Hours: 3
Title: Ethnic Heritage

Course Description:
An examination of the cultural heritage of the major ethnic groups of contemporary American society - Afro-American, Hispanic-American, or Euro-American. (Only one group will be covered each time the course is taught; contact department for current offering.)

Course Number: 3301
Credit Hours: 3
Title: Physical Anthropology

Course Description:
Examines human beings as a biological species, with emphasis on human evolution and variation.

Course Number: 3302
Credit Hours: 3
Title: Forensic Anthropology

Course Description:
Examines the role of the forensic anthropologist in today's legal system. The course focuses on the identification of human remains.

Course Number: 4340
Credit Hours: 3
Title: Topics in Anthropology

Course Description:
Selected special topics in the major research fields of contemporary anthropology. The course will focus on current literature and will involve the student in a research project. This course may be repeated for credit when the topic varies.