2200 Anthropology (3-3)
An examination of human, physical, and cultural development using evidence
from archaeology, paleontology, genetics, ecology, cultural anthropology
and linguistics with emphasis on the historical, structural and symbolic
aspects of human culture. This course is a prerequisite for all 3300
and 4400 level courses in anthropology. This course does not count
toward the 36 hours major.
3305 Introduction to Archaeology (3-3)
An examination of the methods and theory of traditional and contemporary
approaches to archaeological research.
3310 Cultural Anthropology (3-3)
An anthropological examination of human cultural development
and a survey of both contemporary and past human cultures. May be
taken for sociology credit.
3311 Physical Anthropology (3-3)
An examination of human biological development from the beginning
of mankind through the Pleistocene using evidence from archaeology, paleontology,
biology, genetics and osteology.
3312 Field Techniques in Archaeology (3-3)
Instruction in survey and excavation methods and techniques used
in the discipline of archaeology.
3313 Laboratory Techniques in Archaeology (3-3)
Instruction in the methods and techniques used in the curation
and analysis of cultural materials recovered from archaeological investigations.
3320 Prehistory of North American Indians (3-3)
An examination of the aboriginal cultures of North America prior
to the period of European contact based upon archaeological evidence.
3321 North American Indians Since Contact (3-3)
An examination of aboriginal cultures of North America from the
period of European exploration, colonization, and settlement to present
using archaeological, ethnographic and ethnological studies.
3325 Selected Topics in Anthropology (3-3)
Anthropological examination of a designated topic of special
and/or current interest and importance, which is generally not covered
in regularly offered courses in the department.
3330 Historical Archaeology (3-3)
An examination of the historical research methods and archaeological
techniques used to investigate and interpret archaeological sites dating
from the historic period.
3340 Language in Culture and Society (3-3)
A sociological and anthropological examination of language from
a descriptive, historical, and social perspective.
3360 Magic, Witchcraft and Religion (3-3)
An anthropological examination of the role of religion and the
supernatural among traditional peoples.
3370 Native American Religious (3-3)
An introduction to Native American religions. Focused on
basic concepts of Native religions, the course familiarizes students with
various aspects of religion and world views drastically different from
their own. Special attention is paid to religious movements among
Native groups which resulted from contact with Europeans and Africans.
4400 Southeastern Archaeology (3-3)
An in-depth study of the history of archaeology in the southeastern
United States and the prehistoric and early historic cultures that inhabited
the region for the last 12,000 years.
4401 Native American Cultures of the Southwestern U.S. (3-3)
An anthropological examination of the prehistory and early history
of southwestern U.S. native cultures. Includes classroom lecture
and on site observation.
4410 High Civilizations of the New World (3-3)
An anthropological examination of the sociocultural systems that
formed the foundations of preindustrial high civilizations in the New World
and a survey of past cultures that achieved this degree of development.
4411 High Civilizations of the New World (3-3)
An anthropological examination of the sociocultural systems that
formed the foundations of preindustrial high civilizations in the New World
and a survey of past cultures that achieved this degree of development.
4431 Forensic Osteology (3-3)
A survey of the methods used in recovering human osteological
remains from field sites. It includes methods used in identifying,
preserving, and recording data from human osteological remains, and the
methods used in determining the cause of death, age, sex, race, and stature
of individuals from human osteological remains.
4491-4492 Guided Independent Research (1 to 3 credit hours per course
per semester)
Undergraduate research with attention to critical evaluation
of research techniques, methods, and procedures. Prerequisite:
junior or senior standing with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, permission
of guiding professor, approval of department chair or dean. A written
request is to be submitted in to the department chairperson at least two
weeks in advance of the term in which study is to be undertaken.
May not be used to repeat a course for which a grade of "D" or less has
been earned. Application forms are available in the office of University
Records. Guided independent research may be taken only in the applicant's
major or minor field. F,Sp, SU
4493-4494 Guided Independent Research (1 to 3 credit hours per course
per semester)
Supervised study through field or laboratory projects, guided
readings, creative endeavors or achievement of specific skills. Prerequisites:
Junior or senior status, permission of guiding professor, approval of department
chairperson and the dean. A written request is to be submitted to
the department chairperson at least two weeks in advance of the term in
which study is to be undertaken. May not be used to repeat a course
for which a grade of "D" or less has been earned. F, Sp, Su