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.

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.

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. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: A course in anthropology or consent of instructor.

Principles of archaeological excavation; recording, stratigraphy, dating, field conservation, and interpretation; cultural resources management. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: An anthropology course or consent of instructor.

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 and social inequality. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

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 U.S. ethnic groups. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

Cultures and societies of Indonesia with particular emphasis on Bali. Topics include art and ritual, kinship, marriage, gender, politics, economics and colonialism. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: One upper division ANT course or consent of instructor.

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. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: One upper division ANT course or consent of instructor.

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. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: ANT 201 or consent of instructor.

Cultures and societies of Mesoamerica prior to 1492. Olmec, Maya, Toltec and Aztec civilizations. Religion, politics, warfare, art, writing, calendrics, ecology and trade. The development and collapse of states. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: One upper division ANT course or consent of instructor.

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 political persuasion; language and gender; language and social stratification; dialects; bilingualism and multilingualism; language and ethnic identity. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

Overview of Pacific Islands cultures. Individual cultures in each of the three major cultural and geographic areas - Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia - will be studied in depth using the case study approach. The impact of Western culture on the Pacific from the early explorations through colonialism, World Wars I and II to independence. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

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: One upper division ANT course or consent of instructor.

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. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: ANT 201 or consent of instructor.

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.