ANT 201 Cultural Anthropology (3) GEB D.4.a.
The study of contemporary human cultures throughout the world. Seeks general human patterns within the diversity of individual cultures. Includes such topics as: family organization and 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. 3 lectures.
ANT 202 World Prehistory (3)
Development of the diverse human cultures of both the Old and New worlds from the earliest times until the dawn of history; cultural growth. 3 lectures.
ANT 203 Biological Anthropology (3)
Biological aspects of human unity and diversity. Primate and human evolution, including anatomical, physiological and behavioral adaptations. Origin and diversity of modern races. 3 lectures.
ANT 310 California Archaeology (3)
Diversity of California Indian cultures; field studies in locating, surveying, and analyzing aboriginal sites; excavation of a site; laboratory techniques for recording, preserving, and reporting of artifacts; relating observations and finds to the natural environment in which the site is located; integrating knowledge of natural and social sciences for the use in archaeology. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: A course in anthropology or consent of instructor.
ANT 325 Material Culture (3)
Description of processes of invention and diffusion in a multicultural world. Role of environment and primitive technology on culture. Major preindustrial inventions and their social correlates throughout the world. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ANT 201 or consent of instructor.
ANT 333 Language and Culture (3)
A global perspective on the social and cultural factors which influence language form and language use. Topics include: language and thought; the origins and development of human language; language learning; language and cultural metaphors; language and gender; dialects; bilingualism and multilingualism; language and ethnic identity; language and political persuasion. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
ANT 341 Comparative Societies (3)
Comparative study of contemporary cultures. Uses the ethnographic case study approach to investigate solutions to human problems. Examines cultural themes across at least three different cultures in different areas of the world. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ANT 201 and junior standing.
ANT 360 Human Cultural Adaptations (3) GEB D.4.b.
Evolution of cultures and societies from an ecological perspective, emphasizing the material processes leading to both cultural diversity and similarity. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Any course in GEB area D.4.a.
ANT 401 Culture and Health (3)
Global perspective on the relationship between culture and health. Ecological factors influencing health and illness. Impact of Western culture on world health. Health systems throughout the world. Theories of disease causation. Methods of diagnosis. Treatment modes. Health-care needs of U.S. ethnic groups. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
ANT 415 Native American Cultures (3) USCP
Survey of Native American cultures from earliest times to present, emphasizing regional diversity in traditional lifeways. Origins of New World peoples, domestication, war, social organization, trade and gender roles. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: GEB area D.4.a..
ANT 420 Development Anthropology (3)
Application of the basic concepts of anthropology to problems of development. Major theories of change and development. Sociocultural dimensions of economic development. Context of development in the Third World. Roles that anthropologists and other social scientists play in the development process. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ANT 201 or consent of instructor.
ANT 444 Sex, Death and Human Nature (3)
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. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: One upper division ANT course or consent of instructor.
ANT 450 Area Studies (3)
Comparative analysis of cultural diversity and uniformity within a selected region (e.g., Latin America, Subsaharan Africa). Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 12 units. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ANT 201 or consent of instructor.
ANT 470 Selected Advanced Topics (1-3)
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 6 units. 1 to 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.