Anthropology Courses (ANT)
ANT 2200 - Anthropology (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 prerequisite for all 3300 and 4400 level courses in anthropology. This course does not count toward the 36-hour major.
ANT 3305 - Introduction to Archaeology (3)
An examination of the methods and theory of traditional and contemporary approaches to archaeological research.
ANT 3310 - Cultural Anthropology (3)
An anthropological examination of human cultural development and a survey of both contemporary and past human cultures. May be taken for sociology credit.
ANT 3311 - Physical Anthropology (3)
An examination of human biological development from the beginning of mankind through the Pleistocene age using evidence from archaeology, paleontology, biology, genetics and osteology.
ANT 3312 - Field Techniques in Archaeology (3-6-9 hours)
Instruction in survey and excavation methods and techniques used in the discipline of archaeology.
ANT 3315 - The Anthropology of Kinship and Social Structure (3-6)
Students will be introduced to the basic concepts and major issues in kinship studies, including gender, marriage, social relationships, and descent from a cross-cultural perspective. The course will explore different theoretical approaches to understanding the importance of global kinship practices, variations in kinship practices and gender systems around the world, and the relevance of kinship systems today as new reproductive technologies challenge our traditional ideas on kinship.
ANT 3320 - Prehistory of North American Indians (3)
An examination of the aboriginal cultures of North American prior to the period of European contact based upon archaeological evidence.
ANT 3321 - North American Indians Since Contact (3)
An examination of aboriginal cultures of North America from the period of European exploration, colonization, and settlement to the present using archaeological, ethnographic, and ethnological studies.
ANT 3324 - Food and Culture (3)
This course will explore the historical foundations of food production. Students will critically examine the current system of food production, and specifically how differential production and access to food have created disparities in health and nutrition. The course will also include an exploration of the Food Justice movement and how it is working to restructure and transform our current system of production.
ANT 3328 - Environmental Archaeology
This course explores past environments and the methods and evidence used to reconstruct them. Emphasis is placed on the integration of geological, botanical, zoological, and archaeological data used to reconstruct Quaternary climates and environments. A number of issues central to and addressed by environmental archaeologists using plant, animal, and mineral data sets and working within the larger discipline of archaeological anthropology are considered throughout the course.
ANT 3330 - Historical Archaeology (3)
An examination of the historical research methods and archaeological techniques used to investigate and interpret archaeological sites dating from the historic period.
ANT 3333 - Human Osteology (3)
An intensive study of the human skeletal system covering the structure, function, growth, and development of human bone as well as methods for the identification and analysis of bone in archaeological and forensic contexts.
ANT 3340 - Language in Culture and Society (3)
A sociological and anthropological examination of language from a descriptive, historical and social perspective.
ANT 3360 - Magic, Witchcraft and Religion (3)
An anthropological examination of the role of religion and the supernatural among traditional peoples.
ANT 3375 - Research Methods in Anthropology (3)
The purpose of this course is to provide a structured opportunity to review, learn, and apply quantitative This course incorporates anthropological examples and theory to assist each student in developing a research question and a general research design report. This course covers a wide variety of methodologies applicable to all four subfields of anthropology (cultural, archaeological, linguistic, and biological) Prerequisite: ENG 1102 or ENG 1104, ANT 2200
ANT 3376 - Anthropological Statistics (3)
A detailed description of what anthropologists do with the information they gather. Inferential and descriptive statistics are discussed in terms of univariate and multivariate methods. Particular attention is paid to issues pertaining to anthropological data (e.g., small sample sizes, missing data, autocorrelation). This course also serves as an introduction to statistical software options frequently used in anthropology research. Prerequisites: STAT 2210 or equivalent, ANT 2200
ANT 3380 - Anthropology Study Abroad (1-3)
Supervised investigation of relevant topics in Anthropology through travel study abroad or within the interior of the United States.
ANT 4410 - High Civilizations of the Old World (3)
An anthropological examination of the sociocultural systems that formed the foundations of pre-industrial high civilizations of the Old World and a survey of past cultures that achieved this degree of development.
ANT 4411 - High Civilizations of the New World (3)
An anthropological examination of the socio- cultural systems that formed the foundations of pre-industrial high civilizations of the New World and a survey of past cultures that achieved this degree of development.
ANT 4412 - Advanced Laboratory Archaeology Techniques (3)
This course involves specific archaeological training in a singular area of Archaeological practice. Training in specific areas will be limited to such areas: zooarchaeological analysis, paleoethnobotical analysis, geo-spatial archaeological analysis, cultural resource management, ceramic or lithic analysis, ethnoarchaeology, experimental archaeology, archaeological synthesis, and curation. Prerequisite: ANT 4460
ANT 4413 - Anthropology of Death and Burial (3)
The goal of this course is to provide an anthropological perspective on mortuary studies derived from a study of the death experience. A strong emphasis will be placed on the theoretical foundations of mortuary data, drawn from cultural anthropology and ethnography.
ANT 4415 - Anthropological Perspectives on the Domestication of Plants and Animals (3)
This course focuses on the consequential transition in the human past, specifically, that from hunting and gathering of wild plants and animal food resources to agriculture and pastoralism. The course will cover the emergence of cultivation, the adoption of plants foods, and the domestication of animals in key regions across the globe. The course will also discuss the most recent contributions from disciplines including archaeology, climatology, botany, zoology, genetics, and linguistics to these topics. Utilizing data and ideas from these various disciplines, the course will investigate the processes behind and the regional expressions of the development and spread of domestic plants and animals.
ANT 4422 - Principles in Biological Anthropology (3)
This course examines human variation from an evolutionary perspective. We will explore human diversity in terms of genetics, and adaptation at both the individual and population level. The mechanisms and processes of microevolution will be considered, in particular how they influence the diversity that characterizes the human species. Prerequisite: ANT 3311
ANT 4435 - Introduction to Forensic Anthropology (3)
An introduction to forensic anthropology, the subspecialty of biological anthropology that focuses on human identification in medico-legal contexts. This course builds on the content from Human Osteology and covers the basic methodology for estimating sex, age, ancestry, stature, trauma, pathology, and time since death. Prerequisite: ANT 3333
ANT 4445 - Aboriginal Peoples (3)
This course will focus on the ethnography of aboriginal peoples. It will cover such areas of culture as kinship, political systems, social organization, religion, and the interaction between aboriginal people and non-aboriginal people.
ANT 4450 - Anthropology of Sex and Gender (3)
This course will focus on gender as a primary organizing principle of society and explore how these categories get created, reproduced and transformed. Topics of discussion will include the social position of women and men in the family, changing social, economic, and political ideologies with respect to gender and the construction and reproduction of gender inequality from a global perspective.
ANT 4455 - Paleoanthropology (3)
The course examines the origin and evolution of humans in biological terms, though some consideration is given to developments in material culture and cultural behavior. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of paleoanthropological research, evidence of human evolution, trends in human evolution, important fossil finds and sites, and phylogenetic relationships. Prerequisite: ANT 3311
ANT 4460 - Archaeological Method and Theory (3)
Exploration of the methods and techniques used in the curation and analysis of cultural materials recovered from archaeological investigations through the discussion of the history of archaeological thought from the eighteenth century (evolution, cultural history, and processualism) to contemporary theory (postprocessualism and feminism) Prerequisites: ANT 2200, ANT 3305
ANT 4470 - Selected Topics in Anthropology (3)
Anthropological examination of a designated topic of special and/or current interest and importance that is generally not covered in regularly offered courses in the department.
ANT 4485 - Archaeology Practicum (3 or 6)
This course will expose students to the process of synthesis in the archaeological method. This process includes the incorporation of field and laboratory methods in archaeology towards accomplishing archaeological research projects.
ANT 4489-90 - Internship in Anthropology (3)
Internship with a recognized, professional anthropology related agency in which the student is assigned specific tasks related to the field of anthropology. Prerequisite: Anthropology Major, ANT 2200; junior/senior classification; 3.0 cumulative GPA, 3.5 major GPA; consultation with department Internship Coordinator.
ANT 4491-92 - 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. Prerequisites: 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 to the department chair at least two weeks in advance of the term in which the study is to be undertaken. May not be used to repeat a course for which a grade of D or below 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. Also see index for “Independent Study and Research.”
ANT 4493-94 - Guided Independent Study (1 to 3 credit hours per course per semester)
Supervised study through field and laboratory projects, guided readings, creative endeavors or achievement of specific skills. Prerequisites: 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 to the department chair at least two weeks in advance of the term in which the study is to be undertaken. May not be used to repeat a course for which a grade of D or below 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. Also see index for “Independent Study and Research.”.
ANT 4497 - Professional Seminar in Anthropology (3)
In this course, the advanced anthropology student prepares for the transition to graduate school/career. Career and advanced degree options are explored and discussed. In addition to career exploration, students conduct a senior project in an area of interest consistent with their academic program. Prerequisites: ANT 3305, ANT 3310, ANT 3311, ANT 3340, senior status, or permission of instructor.
ANT 4498 - Anthropological Theory (3)
This course will focus on the early foundations of Anthropology and a survey of the major theorists in the discipline, emphasizing those who made critical contributions influencing the four subfields of Anthropology. Prerequisite: ANT 3305, ANT 3310, ANT 3311, ANT 3340, ANT 3315, senior status, or permission of instructor