Third Year Anthropology Courses

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (2,1,0) 3 credits

A general introduction to cultural anthropology. The course is a survey of the main features of nonindustrial societies in various parts of the world. Subjects to be considered are: economy, political organization, kinship and marriage, forms of religious devotion.

Prerequisite: None

Introduction to Sociology 2 (2,1,0) 3 credits

In the second of the introductory courses, the focus is principally on major institutions in society such as the family, religion, politics and economy; on structured forms of inequality reflected in class, race and gender relations, and on forms of deviance and social control.

Prerequisite: SOCI 1110

Introduction to Sociology 1 (2,1,0) 3 credits

An introduction to the concepts and techniques employed in the study of social relationships. The course examines diversity and change in society focusing on culture, socialization, social roles, gender, and education topics that encourage the student to locate herself or himself in this society and community.

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (2,1,0) 3 credits

A general introduction to cultural anthropology. The course is a survey of the main features of nonindustrial societies in various parts of the world. Subjects to be considered are: economy, political organization, kinship and marriage, forms of religious devotion.

Prerequisite: None

Introduction to Archaeology (2,1,0) 3 credits

An introduction to the discipline of archaeology, including the ways in which archaeologists reconstruct past cultures and lifeways, the development and major discoveries of archaeology, and the relationships between human material remains and human behavior. Students will gain an appreciation of what the past was like, what archaeological data are, and how archaeology is used to answer questions about the human condition.

Prerequisite: None

Theory in Archaeology (2,1,0) or (2,1,0)(2,1,0) 3/6 credits

Overview of major theoretical and methodological issues in archaeology, involving a history of archaeological thought, the formulation of research designs, and how archaeology fits into science. The student will gain an understanding of the general characteristics of the archaeological data base, and what paradigms, theories, and methods are used to address archaeological problems in culture, history, settlement, ecology, and technological change.

Prerequisite: ANTH 1190 and any 2000 level ANTH course in archaeology

Introduction to Archaeology (2,1,0) 3 credits

An introduction to the discipline of archaeology, including the ways in which archaeologists reconstruct past cultures and lifeways, the development and major discoveries of archaeology, and the relationships between human material remains and human behavior. Students will gain an appreciation of what the past was like, what archaeological data are, and how archaeology is used to answer questions about the human condition.

Prerequisite: None

Introduction to Sociology 2 (2,1,0) 3 credits

In the second of the introductory courses, the focus is principally on major institutions in society such as the family, religion, politics and economy; on structured forms of inequality reflected in class, race and gender relations, and on forms of deviance and social control.

Prerequisite: SOCI 1110

Introduction to Sociology 1 (2,1,0) 3 credits

An introduction to the concepts and techniques employed in the study of social relationships. The course examines diversity and change in society focusing on culture, socialization, social roles, gender, and education topics that encourage the student to locate herself or himself in this society and community.

Gender Relations (3,0,0)(3,0,0) 6 credits

The nature of gender relations, their social and cultural expression, and theories of gender inequality drawn from anthropological or sociological research.

Prerequisite: SOCI 1110/1210

Note: Same course as ANTH 3120

Geological Time (3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

This course is the natural continuation of GEOL 1110. Although it has 2nd year designation, it is prerequisite to all other 2nd year courses, and as such should be taken during FIRST YEAR. A Science Laboratory course involving a study of the geological history of the Earth. Concepts covered include Measurement of Geologic Time, Stratigraphic Principles, Radiometric Decay, and Elementary Palaeontology. In the laboratory the student is introduced to methods in geological mapping and fossil identification.

Prerequisite: GEOL 1110

Earth's Lands and Waters (Geomorphology)(3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

A Science Laboratory course dealing systematically with the origin and evolution of the earth's waters and topographic features. Water and landforms will be examined via maps, photographs and field observations.

Prerequisite: None

Introduction to Physical Geology (3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

A Science Laboratory course directed towards anyone who has an interest in geology. The course involves a survey of all major topics of physical geology, including Mineralogy, Petrology, Crystal Chemistry, Time, Surface Processes, Volcanic Activity, Rock Deformation and Mountain Building, and Plate Tectonics. Field excursions supplement the lecture and laboratory material.

Prerequisite: None

Introduction to Archaeology (2,1,0) 3 credits

An introduction to the discipline of archaeology, including the ways in which archaeologists reconstruct past cultures and lifeways, the development and major discoveries of archaeology, and the relationships between human material remains and human behavior. Students will gain an appreciation of what the past was like, what archaeological data are, and how archaeology is used to answer questions about the human condition.

Prerequisite: None

Human Origins (2,1,0) 3 credits

An introduction to the anthropological study of human origins. The course addresses the distinction between mythical and scientific explanations of the emergence of animal and human life. It outlines the basic principles of evolution and reviews the major stages of human prehistory. Although some attention is paid to the interplay between biology and culture, the course is designed for social science students who may lack extensive knowledge of biology.

Prerequisite: None

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (2,1,0) 3 credits

A general introduction to cultural anthropology. The course is a survey of the main features of nonindustrial societies in various parts of the world. Subjects to be considered are: economy, political organization, kinship and marriage, forms of religious devotion.

Prerequisite: None