ANT-ANTHROPOLOGY
– 2005-07
Catalog
Social Sciences Department
ANT 201 Cultural Anthropology (4) GE D3
Contemporary human cultures
throughout the world. General patterns sought within the diversity of
individual cultures. Includes such topics as: family organization; gender
roles; adaptation to the environment; systems of economic exchange; political
organization and leadership; religious beliefs and values; ethnicity and
cultural pluralism; impact of Western culture on the developing world. 4
lectures.
ANT 202 World Prehistory (4)
Development of the diverse
human cultures of both the Old and New Worlds from the earliest times until the
dawn of history; cultural growth. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: ANT 201.
ANT 250 Biological Anthropology (4) GE B2
Biological aspects of human
unity and diversity. Primate and human evolution, including anatomical,
physiological and behavioral adaptations. Origin and diversity of modern races.
4 lectures.
ANT 309 Elements of Archaeology (4)
Archaeological method and
theory covering the history and development of archaeological thought,
approaches to data recovery, dating and analysis of artifacts and ecofacts, the
construction of models of prehistoric human behavior through application of
archaeological and anthropological theories. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: ANT 201
or ANT 202, or consent of instructor.
ANT 310 Archaelogical Field Methods (4)
Hands-on introduction to
the methods and techniques of archaeology with an emphasis on reconnaissance
and survey. Training in artifact and ecofact identification with a focus on
lithic technology. Practical experience in orienteering, map-reading, and
simple cartography. Methodological approaches to both academic research
questions and compliance with environmental planning mandates. 3 lectures, 1
laboratory. Prerequisite: ANT 202 or ANT 309, or consent of instructor.
ANT 311 Archaeological Laboratory Methods (4)
Hands-on introduction to
the methods employed in post-field processing, classification, analysis, and
preservation of archaeological materials. Compilation of quantitative and
qualitative information in data base format to assist in the classification and
interpretation of faunal remains and artifacts. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.
Prerequisite: ANT 309 or ANT 310.
ANT 312 Introduction to Cultural Resources Management
(4)
Contemporary issues in the
preservation of archaeological, historic, and ethnographic resources within the
framework of legally mandated environmental planning. Introduction to federal,
state, and local legislation pertinent to the identification, evaluation, and
treatment of cultural resources. A history of preservation legislation,
culminating with detailed discussion of Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act and the California Environmental Quality Act. 4 lectures.
Prerequisite: ANT 201, ANT 202 or ANT 309, or consent of instructor.
ANT 325 Precolumbian
Cultures of
ANT 344 Sex, Death, and Human Nature (4) GE D5
How Darwinian processes of
differential reproduction and mortality influence human interests, passions and
behaviors. Theories of inclusive fitness, parental investment and senescence.
Sex differences, sexual attraction, life histories, violence and aggression,
including rape, homicide and infanticide. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion
of GE Area A, one course in D3 and one course in D4. Social Sciences majors
will not receive GE Area D5 credit.
ANT 360 Human Cultural Adaptations (4) GE D5
Social and cultural
evolution from Paleolithic times to the present. Interactions of demographic,
economic and ecological factors are emphasized. Main topics include human
nature/culture, sex and gender, cooperation and conflict, the
"agricultural revolution", state formation, social inequality and
globalization. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A, one course in
D2 and one course in D3. Social Sciences majors will not receive GE Area D5
credit.
ANT 401 Culture and Health (4)
Global perspective on the
relationship between culture and health. Ecological factors influencing health
and illness. Origins of disease and impact of diseases on society. Diet and
nutrition. Classifications of illness causation. Kinds of curers. Relationship
of gender and reproduction to illness. Pharmacology. Mental illness. Global
health problems. Alternative health care modalities. Health-care needs of
ANT 415 Native American Cultures (4) USCP
Survey of Native American
cultures from earliest times to present, emphasizing regional diversity in
traditional lifeways. Origins of
ANT 470 Selected Advanced Topics (1–4)
Directed group study of
selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate
students. Class Schedule will list
topics selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.