Anthropology Courses (ANT)
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
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
4401 Native American Cultures of the Southwestern U.S. (3-3)
An anthropological examination of the
prehistory and early history of southwestern
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
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
4420 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