Courses - Winter 2024
ANTH222
Introduction to Ecological and Evolutionary Anthropology
Credit only granted for: ANTH220 or ANTH222.
An introduction to the evolution of human physiology and human behavior, the relationship between hominid and non-hominid primates, and the study of relationships between a population of humans and their biophysical environment.
Students must pay a $40.00 lab materials fee.
ANTH260
Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology and Linguistics
Culture and social relationships in a wide variety of settings from small-scale to complex societies. An overview of how anthropology analyzes human behavior. Particular attention to the relationship between language and culture.
ANTH263
Credit only granted for: ANTH298K or ANTH263.
Formerly: ANTH298K.
An overview of sexuality from an anthropological perspective, looking at aspects of sexuality within our own culture and in cultures around the world. Course topics include the biology and culture of sex, gender, physical attraction, sexual orientation, marriage and mating taboos, fertility control, sexually transmitted diseases, and commercial aspects of sex.
ANTH265
An overview of the growing field of global health including health care systems, medical practices, ideas about illness in cross-cultural contexts, issues of health development, global health inequity, and human rights issues. The course will focus on the history of global health, the critique of major international health agencies and their development paradigms, and the political economy of social inequalities and health.
ANTH266
Explore past, present, and future interactions between humans and climate. Discussions, methods-oriented activities, and case study analyses provide students a foundation for appreciating the role of anthropology in understanding, responding to, and preparing for climate change.
ANTH323
Credit only granted for: ANTH429A or ANTH323.
Formerly: ANTH429A.
The impact of diseases on populations from prehistoric times through the present will be examined, along with public perceptions of disease, scientific breakthroughs on treatment and prevention, and the ways that politics and public health policies can enhance or impede the advancement of disease treatment. The natural history of disease, population structure, and immunity will be discussed. The class will address emerging and re-emerging diseases and the ways that first responders, researchers, and policy makers may affect the outcome of an outbreak.
ANTH398A
Independent Study
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
ANTH407
Anthropology and Development
Jointly offered with: ANTH607.
Credit only granted for: ANTH407 or ANTH607.
An examination of the intersection of Anthropology, international development and foreign policy. The course provides students with conceptual tools to engage with international development and other assistance projects in areas including conservation and climate change, governance and human security, gender, human rights, and political stability from a variety of viewpoints.
ANTH463
Climate Cultures
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Climate change is an inherently global problem. To a significant degree, its causes and consequences are cultural in nature: Climate change impacts, mitigation and adaptation efforts are perceived and addressed in culture-specific ways. This course will be an overview of the holistic and anthropological approaches to the study of how culture frames what we know and how we respond to climate change. Readings, lectures, and discussions will focus on how culture is expressed through the interplay of processes and practices in specific economic, social and political contexts.
ANTH469J
Advanced Special Topics in Cultural Anthropology; Educational Anthropology
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
An exploration of the study of schools, and the roles of students, teachers, families and communities in constructing schooling, from an anthropological and ethnographic perspective.
ANTH607
Anthropology and Development
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Jointly offered with: ANTH407.
Credit only granted for: ANTH407 or ANTH607.
An examination of the intersection of Anthropology, international development and foreign policy. The course provides students with conceptual tools to engage with international development and other assistance projects in areas including conservation and climate change, governance and human security, gender, human rights, and political stability from a variety of viewpoints.
ANTH688C
Current Developments in Anthropology; Climate Cultures
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
ANTH688J
Current Developments in Anthropology; Educational Anthropology
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
An exploration of the study of schools, and the roles of students, teachers, families and communities in constructing schooling, from an anthropological and ethnographic perspective.
ANTH689A
Special Problems in Anthropology
Credits:
1 - 6
Grad Meth:
Reg
ANTH701
Anthropology Internship Preparation
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Preparation for internship includes practicum training in development, presentation and evaluation of position papers, proposals and work plans; literature search and use of secondary data sources in decision making the effect cultural analysis and resource management; ethics and professional development for work in non-academic settings.
ANTH712
Anthropology Internship Analysis
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: ANTH789.
The preparation and presentation of internship results, and the development of skills in report writing and presentation. Includes the completion of a professional quality report or publishable paper based on the internship experience.
ANTH742
Advanced Methods in CRM
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Restriction: Must be in the Cultural and Heritage Resource Management Program (CHRM); or by permission of the Anthropology department.
An examination of the range of nondestructive technologies used to research and image cultural and heritage resources. Standard archaeological survey methods will be covered and will focus on remote sensing technologies and how an integrated approach to archaeological investigation can reveal vital information for resource planning, interpretation, and outreach.
ANTH744
Collections, Data Management and Cultural Materials Preservation
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Restriction: Must be in the Cultural and Heritage Resource Management Program (CHRM); or by permission of the Anthropology department.
An overview of the process of collecting cultural materials and samples with the goal of obtaining as much information during analysis as possible followed by content relating to archaeological curation and collections management. Provides information on the preservation of cultural materials from the time they leave the field until they are placed in a certified collections facility.
ANTH749
Cultural and Heritage Resource Management Internship
Credits:
1 - 6
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
ANTH788
Internship Research
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
ANTH789
Internship
Credits:
3 - 6
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
ANTH799
Master's Thesis Research; Cultural and Heritage Resource Management Thesis
Credits:
1 - 6
Grad Meth:
S-F
ANTH898
Pre-Candidacy Research
Credits:
1 - 8
Grad Meth:
Reg
ANTH899
Doctoral Dissertation Research
Credits:
6
Grad Meth:
S-F
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