Academic Catalogs

Anthropology

Anthropology courses offer students opportunities to learn about and gain an appreciation for human variation.  Completion of the AA-T or AA degree requirements allows for the exploration of the four subfields of Anthropology, a deeper understanding through the participation in specialty courses, and general education units that transfer to four-year degree programs.

Department Contact Information

Ulrike Green
ugreen@occ.cccd.edu 

Meredith Montagne
mmontagne1@occ.cccd.edu

Anthropology Department Website

Credit Courses

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. Enrollment Limitation: ANTH A100H; students who complete ANTH A100 may not enroll in or receive credit for ANTH A100H. C-ID: ANTH 120.

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ANTH A100H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Cultural Anthropology Honors  
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. Enrollment Limitation: ANTH A100; students who complete ANTH A100H may not enroll in or receive credit for ANTH A100. C-ID: ANTH 120.

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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. Enrollment Limitation: SOC A105; students who complete ANTH A105 may not enroll in or receive credit for SOC A105. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ANTH A1853 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Introduction to Biological Anthropology  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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. Enrollment Limitation: ANTH A185H; students who complete ANTH A185 may not enroll in or receive credit for ANTH A185H. This course may also be offered online. C-ID: ANTH 110.

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ANTH A185H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Introduction to Biological Anthropology Honors  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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. Enrollment Limitation: ANTH A185; students who complete ANTH A185H may not enroll in or receive credit for ANTH A185. C-ID: ANTH 110.

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ANTH A185L1 Unit (54 lab hours)  
Biological Anthropology Laboratory  
Prerequisite(s): ANTH A185 or concurrent enrollment or ANTH A185H or concurrent enrollment.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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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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.

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ANTH A1883 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Introduction to Forensic Anthropology  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
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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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.

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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.

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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.

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