Academic Catalogs

Anthropology (ANTH)

ANTH A1003 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Cultural Anthropology  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

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

ANTH A1023 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Native American  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

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

ANTH A1053 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Anthropology of Nonverbal Behavior  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU.

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

ANTH A1853 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Physical Anthropology  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

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

ANTH A185H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Physical Anthropology Honors  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

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

ANTH A185L1 Unit (54 lab hours)  
Phys Anthropology Lab  
Prerequisite(s): ANTH A185 or concurrent enrollment or ANTH A185H or concurrent enrollment.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

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

ANTH A1873 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Introduction to Primate Studies  
Advisory: ENGL A099.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

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

ANTH A1903 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

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

ANTH A2203 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

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

ANTH A2803 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Introduction to Archaeology  
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL A100.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

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