Updated: June 12, 2008
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 A
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, Jan 19-May 21
MW 07:30AM-08:50AM LEC N.Garr SCC MAIN ADJ 2 21103
F 07:30AM-10:35AM LEC R.Hoban SCC MAIN ADJ 2 19510
TTh 09:00AM-10:20AM LEC P.Lindell SCC MAIN ADJ 2 24770
TTh 01:00PM-02:20PM LEC B.Pierini SCC MAIN ADJ 2 21278
TTh 04:00PM-05:20PM LEC B.Pierini SCC MAIN ADJ 2 20428
M 12:00PM-01:20PM LEC W.Doonan SCC MAIN ADJ 2 22223
TBA TBA LEC W.Doonan SCC MAIN ADJ 2 22223
Hybrid Class. Students must attend orientation on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, from 12:00pm - 1:20pm in LRC 105. This class will meet on Mondays but will be conducted primarily online.
W 12:00PM-01:20PM LEC W.Doonan SCC MAIN ADJ 2 21375
TBA TBA LEC W.Doonan SCC MAIN ADJ 2 21375
Hybrid Class. Students must attend orientation on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, from 12:00pm - 1:20pm in ADJ 2. This class will meet on Wednesdays but will be conducted primarily online.
M 06:00PM-07:20PM LEC W.Doonan SCC MAIN ADJ 2 19512
TBA TBA LEC W.Doonan SCC MAIN ADJ 2 19512
Hybrid Class. Students must attend orientation on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, from 6:00pm - 7:20pm in LRC 105. This class will meet on Mondays but will be conducted primarily online.
TTh 08:00AM-09:20AM LEC N.Garr Davis Cntr Davis 102 19511
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 A
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, Jan 19-May 21
MW 09:00AM-10:20AM LAB N.Garr SCC MAIN ADJ 2 19528
F 10:45AM-01:50PM LAB R.Hoban SCC MAIN ADJ 2 21377
MW 04:30PM-05:50PM LAB R.Hoban SCC MAIN ADJ 2 19526
TTh 05:30PM-06:50PM LAB B.Pierini SCC MAIN ADJ 2 19525
On-Campus
TTh 09:30AM-10:50AM LAB N.Garr Davis Cntr Davis 102 19527
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 A
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, Jan 19-May 21
TTh 07:30AM-08:50AM LEC W.Doonan SCC MAIN ADJ 2 19521
MW 10:30AM-11:50AM LEC W.Doonan SCC MAIN ADJ 2 19514
TTh 01:00PM-02:20PM LEC P.Lindell SCC MAIN RHN 228 21715
MW 03:00PM-04:20PM LEC P.Lindell SCC MAIN ADJ 2 19517
TTh 07:00PM-08:20PM LEC B.Wynn SCC MAIN ADJ 2 19522
Sa 01:00PM-04:05PM LEC W.Doonan SCC MAIN ADJ 4 24762
On-Campus
TTh 11:00AM-12:20PM LEC N.Garr Davis Cntr Davis 102 19515
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.
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 A
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, Jan 19-May 21
TTh 10:30AM-11:50AM LEC M.Grofe SCC MAIN ADJ 2 22224
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 Areas C, F
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, Jan 19-May 21
MW 01:30PM-02:50PM LEC P.Lindell SCC MAIN ADJ 2 21379
F 02:00PM-05:05PM LEC T.Cheshire SCC MAIN ADJ 2 19524
TTh 02:30PM-03:50PM LEC P.Lindell SCC MAIN ADJ 2 19523
On-Campus
MW 01:00PM-02:20PM LEC B.Wynn Davis Cntr Davis 102 23718
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.
ANTH 334 Native Peoples of North America 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGWR 50 and ENGWR 59 or ESLW 310 and ESLR 310 with grades of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Areas B1, F
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introductory survey of traditional Native American societies. The course will describe our understanding of the peoples and cultures of North America and emphasize native ecological adaptations, languages, social organizations, religion, mythologies and world view, and artistic representations. Perspectives on changes in traditional life and Native American's current position in American society will be included. A field trip may be optional.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MW 04:30PM-05:50PM LEC T.Cheshire SCC MAIN ADJ 4 24089
On-Campus
ANTH 481 Honors Cultural Anthropology 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Areas B1, F
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 introduction to the variety of customs, traditions, and forms of social organization in a variety of western and non-western societies. The main goals of the course are to understand the importance of culture for both the individual and societies. Anthropological concepts will be stressed including human culture and language, cultural relativism, holism, ethnocentrism, cross-cultural comparisons, fieldwork and theory. Topics include the nature of culture, subsistence methods, religion, linguistics, trade and economic systems, arts, kinship, marriage and family systems, technology and change. This honors section uses an intensive instructional methodology designed to challenge motivated students.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MW 03:00PM-04:20PM LEC L.Mammoliti SCC MAIN ADJ 4 24090
On-Campus
Updated: June 12, 2008
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