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Spring 2010 Class Schedule

Updated: November 20, 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, Jan 16-May 19
MW           07:30AM-08:50AM   LEC   B.Wynn               SCC MAIN ADJ 2       12543
F            07:30AM-10:35AM   LEC   R.Hoban              SCC MAIN ADJ 2       10053
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   B.Pierini            SCC MAIN BUS 240     12751
TTh          04:00PM-05:20PM   LEC   B.Pierini            SCC MAIN ADJ 2       11579
On-Campus

M            12:00PM-01:20PM   LEC   W.Doonan             SCC MAIN ADJ 2       13941
TBA          TBA               LEC   W.Doonan             SCC MAIN ADJ 2       13941
Hybrid Class. Students must attend orientation on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, from 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm in ADJ 2. This class will meet on Mondays but will be conducted primarily online.

MW           06:00PM-07:20PM   LEC   N.Garr               SCC MAIN ADJ 2       15829
On-Campus

TTh          08:00AM-09:20AM   LEC   N.Garr               Davis Cntr Davis 102 10055
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, Jan 16-May 19
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LAB   R.Hoban              SCC MAIN ADJ 2       10079
F            10:45AM-01:50PM   LAB   R.Hoban              SCC MAIN ADJ 2       12899
MW           04:30PM-05:50PM   LAB   N.Garr               SCC MAIN ADJ 2       10075
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LAB   B.Pierini            SCC MAIN ADJ 2       10073
On-Campus

TTh          09:30AM-10:50AM   LAB   N.Garr               Davis Cntr Davis 102 10077
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, Jan 16-May 19
TTh          07:30AM-08:50AM   LEC   W.Doonan             SCC MAIN ADJ 2       10065
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   W.Doonan             SCC MAIN ADJ 2       10057
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   P.Lindell            SCC MAIN ADJ 2       15833
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   P.Lindell            SCC MAIN ADJ 2       13301
MW           03:00PM-04:20PM   LEC   P.Lindell            SCC MAIN ADJ 2       10061
On-Campus

TTh          11:00AM-12:20PM   LEC   N.Garr               Davis Cntr Davis 102 10059
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.

TTh          01:30PM-02:50PM   LEC   L.Mammoliti          West Sac WSC 221     32953
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1115 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento.


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, Jan 16-May 19
MW           03:00PM-04:20PM   LEC   W.Doonan             SCC MAIN RHN 220     13943
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, Jan 16-May 19
MW           01:30PM-02:50PM   LEC   P.Lindell            SCC MAIN ADJ 2       12901
F            02:00PM-05:05PM   LEC   T.Cheshire           SCC MAIN ADJ 2       10071
TTh          02:30PM-03:50PM   LEC   P.Lindell            SCC MAIN ADJ 2       10069
On-Campus

MW           01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   B.Wynn               Davis Cntr Davis 102 14319
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.


ANTH 332    Native Peoples of California    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 provides a study of the Native inhabitants of California from the prehistoric period to the present time, in addition to offering an introduction to the diversity and complexity of aboriginal California. It includes the environmental adaptation, material culture, social structure, ideology, and response to change. This course meets the SCC Multicultural Graduation Requirement for comparative examination of diverse culture groups in the U.S. In addition to gaining perspectives on the great diversity of aboriginal cultures in California, the student will examine the impact of the other Native and non-Native groups on those cultures.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
MW           04:30PM-05:50PM   LEC   T.Cheshire           SCC MAIN RHN 220     15835
On-Campus


ANTH 481    Honors Cultural Anthropology    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area D1; IGETC Area 4A
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 16-May 19
MW           03:00PM-04:20PM   LEC   M.Grofe              SCC MAIN RHN 228     14469
On-Campus

Spring 2010 Class Schedule

Updated: November 20, 2009

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