ISANTH 110 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Introduction to anthropological knowledge and understanding of human cultures and societies. Cross-cultural comparison and review of tribal and industrialized societies. Application of anthropological concepts to provide understanding of other cultures and one’s own culture. Fall, Spring.

ANTH 110 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Introduction to anthropological knowledge and understanding of human cultures and societies. Cross-cultural comparison and review of kin-based as well as nation-state societies. Fall, Spring.

ANTH 111 ARCHEOLOGY AND PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
An introduction to the biological and cultural evolution of human beings. In addition to the prehistoric record, the course will cover primatology, human variation, and problems of theory and practice in archeology. Fall, Spring.

ANTH 212 WORLD ETHNOGRAPHY
Ethnographies are descriptions of cultural systems based on anthropological fieldwork and informed by ethnology (crosscultural comparison). In this course, students read ethnographies to understand the diversity of cultures. They also examine strengths and weaknesses of ethnography as a means of describing and explaining culture and cultural diversity. Prerequisite: ANTH 110. Fall.

ANTH 290 TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGY
Selected topics in anthropology. May be repeated as topics change to a total of 8 credits. Prerequisite: ANTH 110. Occasionally.

ANTH 314 WORLD PREHISTORY
An in-depth, comparative examination of cultural change and culture process in prehistoric societies from various places around the world. The course begins with the appearance of anatomically modern humans and ends with the demise of the first civilizations and includes multiple theoretical perspectives on prehistoric behavior. Prerequisite: ANTH 111. Fall, alternate years.

ANTH 315 WOMEN, GENDER, AND CULTURE
An examination of the ideology and social reality of gender and specifically women cross-culturally. The course covers various theoretical approaches and explores ethnographic literature. Prerequisite: ANTH 110 or permission of instructor. Fall.

ANTH 316 CULTURES OF SOUTHEAST ASIA
A cultural anthropological investigation of the diversity of cultures in Southeast Asia. Focuses on the large variety ofeconomic and religious traditions in the area and how these interrelate. Prerequisite: ANTH 110 or permission of instructor. Spring, odd years.

ANTH 318 THE ANCIENT MAYA
A comprehensive investigation of the archeology of ancient Maya culture. The course begins with an examination of some of the earliest occupations in Mesoamerica and then documents the complex social, political, economic, and ideological developments of the Maya until the arrival of Spanish Europeans. Prerequisite: ANTH 111. Spring, even years.

ANTH 335 PRACTICUM IN ANTHROPOLOGY
2-8 credits
This course provides an opportunity for students to use anthropological learning in a cultural setting for 8 to 10 hours each week. Students may select from among applied research, human services, or other social/cultural change settings. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.

ANTH 390 STUDIES IN ANTHROPOLOGY
Intensive study of selected topics in anthropology. May be repeated as topics change to a total of 8 credits. Prerequisite: ANTH 110. Occasionally.

ANTH 413 ANTHROPOLOGICAL THOUGHT
Anthropology, throughout its history, has attempted to understand the similarities and differences among human populations and their cultures. This course will examine different anthropological schools of thought in regard to how cultures should be studied and understood. Prerequisite: ANTH 212, ANTH 315, or ANTH 316, or permission of instructor. Spring.

ANTH 494 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
2-8 credits
Work-learning experience for Anthropology minors. Placement arranged by the student and approved, supervised, and evaluated by a faculty member. Student appends 3 to 4 hours each week in a work setting for each credit earned. Compensation possible. May be repeated to a total of 8 credits (4 credit maximum toward Anthropology minor). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Graded Pass/Fail. Occasionally.

ANTH 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-4 credits
Advanced independent study of an Anthropology area not normally available in the curriculum. Requires a written report. May be repeated to a total of 4 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Occasionally.