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Fall 2009 Class Schedule

Updated: November 19, 2009

Anthropology (ANTH)


ANTH 300    Physical Anthropology    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 50 and ENGWR 59 or ESLW 310 and ESLR 310 with grades of "C" or better
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B2; IGETC Area 5B
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introduction to the science of physical anthropology. The topics to be covered will include: the field of anthropology; the scientific method; genetics and inheritance; natural selection; principles and mechanics of evolution; evidence of evolution; modern human variation; living primates; and the fossil evidence for human evolution.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
F            07:30AM-10:35AM   LEC   R.Hoban              SCC MAIN ADJ 2       24552
Sa           09:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   I.Johnson            SCC MAIN ADJ 2       28018
On-Campus

M            12:00PM-01:20PM   LEC   W.Doonan             SCC MAIN ADJ 2       29358
TBA          TBA               LEC   W.Doonan             SCC MAIN ADJ 2       29358
Hybrid Class. Students must attend orientation on Monday, August 24, 2009, from 12:00 noon - 12:50 pm in ADJ 2. This class will meet on Mondays but will be conducted primarily online.

W            12:00PM-01:20PM   LEC   W.Doonan             SCC MAIN ADJ 2       28016
TBA          TBA               LEC   W.Doonan             SCC MAIN ADJ 2       28016
Hybrid Class. Students must attend orientation on Wednesday, August 26, 2009, from 12:00 noon - 12:50 pm in AJ2. This class will meet on Wednesdays but will be conducted primarily online.

TTh          02:30PM-03:50PM   LEC   B.Pierini            SCC MAIN ADJ 4       27850
TTh          04:00PM-05:20PM   LEC   B.Pierini            SCC MAIN ADJ 2       26308
MW           04:30PM-05:50PM   LEC   N.Garr               SCC MAIN ADJ 2       24556
On-Campus

MW           04:30PM-05:50PM   LEC   A.Beasley            SCC MAIN ADJ 2       24556
On-Campus

TTh          09:30AM-10:50AM   LEC   N.Garr               Davis Cntr Davis 102 24554
TTh          09:30AM-10:50AM   LEC   I.Johnson            Davis Cntr Davis 102 24554
MW           04:00PM-05:20PM   LEC   B.Wynn               Davis Cntr Davis 102 27024
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.


ANTH 301    Physical Anthropology Laboratory    1 Unit

Prerequisite: ANTH 300 or 480 or concurrent enrollment in ANTH 300 or 480. ENGWR 50 and ENGWR 59 or ESLW 310 and ESLR 310 with grades of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5B
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This introductory laboratory course is designed to familiarize students with the methods and materials of physical anthropology. Topics of significance covered in the course will include human osteology, forensic anthropology, genetics and evolutionary theory, biological classification, primatology, and the fossil evidence for the evolution of humans and their ancestors. Field trips may be included at the discretion of the instructor.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
F            10:45AM-01:50PM   LAB   R.Hoban              SCC MAIN ADJ 2       28020
Sa           01:00PM-04:05PM   LAB   I.Johnson            SCC MAIN ADJ 2       27852
On-Campus

MW           03:00PM-04:20PM   LAB   N.Garr               SCC MAIN ADJ 2       24584
MW           03:00PM-04:20PM   LAB   A.Beasley            SCC MAIN ADJ 2       24584
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LAB   B.Pierini            SCC MAIN ADJ 2       24582
MW           06:00PM-07:20PM   LAB   N.Garr               SCC MAIN ADJ 2       31648
On-Campus

MW           06:00PM-07:20PM   LAB   I.Johnson            SCC MAIN ADJ 2       31648
On-Campus

TTh          11:00AM-12:20PM   LAB   N.Garr               Davis Cntr Davis 102 24586
TTh          11:00AM-12:20PM   LAB   B.Wynn               Davis Cntr Davis 102 24586
MW           02:30PM-03:50PM   LAB   B.Wynn               Davis Cntr Davis 102 28022
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.


ANTH 310    Cultural Anthropology    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 50 and ENGWR 59 or ESLW 310 and ESLR 310 with grades of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area D1; IGETC Area 4A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introduction to the variety of customs, traditions, and forms of social organization in a variety of western and non-western societies. The main goal of the course is to understand the importance of culture for both the individual and societies. Anthropological concepts that will be stressed include human culture and language, cultural relativism, holism, ethnocentrism, cross-cultural comparisons, field work and theory. Topics include the nature of culture, subsistence methods, religion, linguistics, trade and economic systems, arts, kindship, marriage and family systems, technology, and change.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          07:30AM-08:50AM   LEC   W.Doonan             SCC MAIN ADJ 2       31898
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   T.Cheshire           SCC MAIN ADJ 2       24574
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   W.Doonan             SCC MAIN ADJ 2       24560
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   P.Lindell            SCC MAIN ADJ 2       28534
MW           03:00PM-04:20PM   LEC   P.Lindell            SCC MAIN RHN 220     24566
TTh          07:00PM-08:20PM   LEC   L.Mammoliti          SCC MAIN ADJ 2       24576
On-Campus

TTh          08:00AM-09:20AM   LEC   N.Garr               Davis Cntr Davis 102 24562
TTh          08:00AM-09:20AM   LEC   L.Mammoliti          Davis Cntr Davis 102 24562
MW           05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   B.Wynn               Davis Cntr Davis 102 24564
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.

TBA          TBA               LEC   T.Cheshire           SCC MAIN Online     28618
Online Class. Orientation Required. Students must contact the instructor to sign up for a time to attended the mandatory orientation. Instructor's e-mail address is
cheshit@scc.losrios.edu.


ANTH 320    Introduction to Archaeology and World Prehistory    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 50 and ENGWR 59 or ESLW 310 and ESLR 310 with grades of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); CSU Area D1; IGETC Area 4A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introduction to the field of Archaeology and a survey of World Prehistory. Students will be introduced to the theories, concepts, and methods employed by archaeologists in the study of the human past. By examining the archaeological record of cultures in Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Pacific Islands, this course explores the trajectory of human cultures from the Upper Paleolithic onward, using a range of case studies from around the world.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           03:00PM-04:20PM   LEC   W.Doonan             SCC MAIN ADJ 4       29360
On-Campus


ANTH 330    Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 50 and ENGWR 59 or ESLW 310 and ESLR 310 with grades of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area D1; IGETC Area 3B; IGETC Area 4A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This is a cross-cultural study of the forms and functions and supernatural beliefs and associated rituals in various societies of Africa, Asia, aboriginal Australia, Oceania, South America, native North America and elsewhere. The emphasis of the course is on understanding beliefs and rituals within their social contexts, and on broad comparison to derive insight into the general functions of beliefs and rituals in human life.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           01:30PM-02:50PM   LEC   P.Lindell            SCC MAIN ADJ 2       28024
F            02:00PM-05:05PM   LEC   J.Einhorn            SCC MAIN ADJ 2       24580
TTh          02:30PM-03:50PM   LEC   P.Lindell            SCC MAIN ADJ 2       24578
On-Campus


ANTH 341    Introduction to Linguistics    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 50 and ENGWR 59 or ESLW 310 and ESLR 310 with grades of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area D1; IGETC Area 4A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course will involve the student in the exploration of the role of language in social interaction and world view, minority languages and dialects, bilingualism, literacy, and the social motivation of language change. The student will also be introduced to the analytical techniques of linguistics and the demonstration of their relevance to language in sociocultural issues.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           04:30PM-05:50PM   LEC   L.Mammoliti          SCC MAIN ADJ 4       28062
On-Campus


ANTH 480    Honors Physical Anthropology    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B2; IGETC Area 5B
Enrollment Limitation: Eligibility for admission to the Honors Program.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is a seminar-style Honors-level introduction to the science of physical anthropology. Topics will include: the field of anthropology; the scientific method; genetics and inheritance; natural selection; principles and mechanics of evolution; evidence of evolution; modern human variation; living primates; and the fossil evidence for human evolution. This honors section uses an intensive instructional methodology designed to challenge motivated students.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   M.Grofe              SCC MAIN ADJ 2       24558
On-Campus

Fall 2009 Class Schedule

Updated: November 19, 2009

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