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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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This course introduces the concepts, methods of inquiry, and scientific explanations for biological evolution and their application to the human species. Issues and topics will include, but are not limited to, genetics, evolutionary theory, human variation and biocultural adaptations, comparative primate anatomy and behavior, and the fossil evidence for human evolution. The scientific method serves as foundation of the course. This course may also be offered online. C-ID: ANTH 110.

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This course introduces the concepts, methods of inquiry, and scientific explanations for biological evolution and their application to the human species. Issues and topics will include, but are not limited to, genetics, evolutionary theory, human variation and biocultural adaptations, comparative primate anatomy and behavior, and the fossil evidence for human evolution. The scientific method serves as foundation of the course. C-ID: ANTH 110.

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Laboratory exercises are designed to introduce students to the scientific method and explore genetics, human variation, human and non-human primate anatomy and behavior, the primate/hominin fossil record and other resources to investigate processes that affect human evolution. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: ANTH 115L.

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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.

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The forensic anthropology course is designed to introduce students to the scientific concepts and methods employed in this medicolegal field. The course will cover topics including the history of forensic anthropology, basic human osteology, skeletal and dental anatomy, basics of identification and biological profiling from skeletal remains including estimation of sex, age, ancestry and stature, death analysis, trauma and pathological analysis, post-mortem analysis, recovery techniques and crime scene management. Students will also learn about the ethical and legal responsibilities of forensic anthropologists.

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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.

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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.

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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.