Anthropology (ANTH)
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
The analysis of social structure, family, kinship, belief, and rite. The determinants of culture and personality. The social analysis of three societies. The methods and perspectives of anthropology. C-ID: ANTH 120.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ANTH A100
- Anthropology
- Anthropology
- Anthropology (ANTH)
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Art History, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Associate Degree (AA, AS)
- Associate Degree General Education 2023-2024: Option 2 (California State University General Education)
- Associate Degree General Education 2023-2024: Option 3 (IGETC)
- Associate in Arts General Education 2023-2024: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Associate in Science General Education 2023-2024: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Athletics, Certificate of Achievement
- Geography, Associate in Arts Degree
- Geography, Associate in Arts Degree
- Geography, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Geography, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Global Studies, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Imaging Assistant, Certificate of Achievement
- Liberal Arts, Associate in Arts Degree
- Sociology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Spanish, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Spanish, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- World Dance Instructor, Certificate of Achievement
- World Dance Instructor, Certificate of Achievement
- World Dance Instructor, Certificate of Achievement
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
The analysis of social structure, family, kinship, belief, and rite. The determinants of culture and personality. The social analysis of three societies. The methods and perspectives of anthropology. C-ID: ANTH 120.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ANTH A100H
- Anthropology
- Anthropology
- Anthropology (ANTH)
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Art History, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Associate Degree (AA, AS)
- Associate Degree General Education 2023-2024: Option 2 (California State University General Education)
- Associate Degree General Education 2023-2024: Option 3 (IGETC)
- Associate in Arts General Education 2023-2024: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Associate in Science General Education 2023-2024: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Athletics, Certificate of Achievement
- Geography, Associate in Arts Degree
- Geography, Associate in Arts Degree
- Global Studies, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Imaging Assistant, Certificate of Achievement
- Sociology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Spanish, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Spanish, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
The course provides students with an introduction to the development of Native North American cultures prior to the introduction of European Civilization in the Western Hemisphere. Students will explore the cultural conflicts generated by the European invasion and the position of Native North American life in contemporary America. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ANTH A102
- Anthropology
- Anthropology
- Anthropology (ANTH)
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Associate Degree (AA, AS)
- Associate Degree General Education 2023-2024: Option 2 (California State University General Education)
- Associate Degree General Education 2023-2024: Option 3 (IGETC)
- Associate in Arts General Education 2023-2024: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Associate in Science General Education 2023-2024: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Spanish, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Spanish, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
An analysis and individual awareness of nonverbal behavior in human interaction with emphasis on Western cultural patterns. Attention is given to the various levels of segments of nonverbal human interaction, including gesture, spatiality, body positions, and expression laughter. Foundations and developmental patterns of nonverbal dimensions are explored. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ANTH A105
- Anthropology
- Anthropology
- Anthropology (ANTH)
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Associate Degree General Education 2023-2024: Option 2 (California State University General Education)
- Associate in Arts General Education 2023-2024: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Associate in Science General Education 2023-2024: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Sociology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
As an introductory survey course, the class will cover three major areas in particular: 1) evolutionary theory, 2) the theories of human origin and evolution based upon comparative anatomy, biochemical studies and the fossil record, and 3) the origin and evolution of human culture and social organizations as revealed by the archaeological record and biochemical variations in modern humans, individual adaptations and growth and development studies. This course may also be offered online. C-ID: ANTH 110.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ANTH A185
- Anthropology
- Anthropology
- Anthropology (ANTH)
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Associate Degree General Education 2023-2024: Option 2 (California State University General Education)
- Associate Degree General Education 2023-2024: Option 3 (IGETC)
- Associate in Arts General Education 2023-2024: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Associate in Science General Education 2023-2024: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
As an introductory survey course, the class will cover three major areas in particular: 1) evolutionary theory, 2) the theories of human origin and evolution based upon comparative anatomy, biochemical studies and the fossil record, and 3) the origin and evolution of human culture and social organizations as revealed by the archaeological record and biochemical variations in modern humans, individual adaptations and growth and development studies. C-ID: ANTH 110.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ANTH A185H
- Anthropology
- Anthropology
- Anthropology (ANTH)
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Associate Degree General Education 2023-2024: Option 2 (California State University General Education)
- Associate Degree General Education 2023-2024: Option 3 (IGETC)
- Associate in Arts General Education 2023-2024: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Associate in Science General Education 2023-2024: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
This course covers laboratory exercises on human genetics, comparative primate anatomy, morphological characteristics of hominin fossils, and techniques of forensic anthropology. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: ANTH 115L.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ANTH A185L
- Anthropology
- Anthropology
- Anthropology (ANTH)
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Associate Degree General Education 2023-2024: Option 2 (California State University General Education)
- Associate Degree General Education 2023-2024: Option 3 (IGETC)
- Associate in Arts General Education 2023-2024: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Associate in Science General Education 2023-2024: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
This is an introductory course that will explore the evolution of primate behavior and morphology, with special attention to nonhuman primates. The course will enhance the understanding of human evolution by emphasizing nonhuman primate research. Topics include primate taxonomic classifications, social behaviors, foraging behavior, mating behavior, cognition, conservation, fossil record, and ecological conditions. Students will be introduced to the scientific method and behavioral observation methods. This course may include a zoo trip. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ANTH A187
- Anthropology
- Anthropology
- Anthropology (ANTH)
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Associate Degree General Education 2023-2024: Option 2 (California State University General Education)
- Associate Degree General Education 2023-2024: Option 3 (IGETC)
- Associate in Arts General Education 2023-2024: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Associate in Science General Education 2023-2024: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
This course uses an anthropological approach to understand language by exploring the following core areas: the biocultural basis of language, structural linguistics, historical linguistics, and sociocultural linguistics. C-ID: ANTH 130.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ANTH A190
- Anthropology
- Anthropology
- Anthropology (ANTH)
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Art History, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Associate Degree (AA, AS)
- Associate Degree General Education 2023-2024: Option 2 (California State University General Education)
- Associate Degree General Education 2023-2024: Option 3 (IGETC)
- Associate in Arts General Education 2023-2024: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Associate in Science General Education 2023-2024: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Athletics, Certificate of Achievement
- Foreign Languages, Associate in Arts Degree
- Foreign Languages, Associate in Arts Degree
- Global Studies, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Spanish, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Spanish, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Associate in Science Degree
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Associate in Science Degree
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
The course provides a comparative overview of systems of magic, witchcraft, and religion from past and present societies around the world. Students will identify and examine supernatural beliefs and practices in cultural settings with respect to the role of the material world as well as social and political systems.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ANTH A220
- Anthropology
- Anthropology
- Anthropology (ANTH)
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Associate Degree General Education 2023-2024: Option 2 (California State University General Education)
- Associate Degree General Education 2023-2024: Option 3 (IGETC)
- Associate in Arts General Education 2023-2024: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Associate in Science General Education 2023-2024: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
A study of the basic principles of archaeological research and cultural evolution based on technological change. Artifact types, site composition, and dating techniques are discussed as they relate to the various cultures both prehistoric and historic in the Old and New World. The cultural evolution of humans is then traced using artifact assemblages as the key to understanding cultural growth. C-ID: ANTH 150.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ANTH A280
- Anthropology
- Anthropology
- Anthropology (ANTH)
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Associate Degree General Education 2023-2024: Option 2 (California State University General Education)
- Associate Degree General Education 2023-2024: Option 3 (IGETC)
- Associate in Arts General Education 2023-2024: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Associate in Science General Education 2023-2024: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)