ANTHRO 1, Physical Anthropology 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 5B (Biological Sciences, non-lab) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
*Maximum credit allowed for Anthropology 1 and Anthropology 5 is one course (four units).
A survey of human biology, this course focuses on human origins and evolution by investigating the major aspects of physical anthropology including Mendelian and human population genetics, primate and hominid evolutionary processes, contemporary variability, and facets of primate ethology and human behavior that make the human unique in the animal kingdom.
1029 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh DRSCHR 136 Naficy S
1030 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh DRSCHR 136 Denman J F
1031 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh DRSCHR 136 Naficy S
4005 6:30p-9:40p TTh DRSCHR 128 Flamson T J
Above section 4005 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 23 to Aug 13.
ANTHRO 2, Cultural Anthropology 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4A (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
Human sociocultural behavior and its products, including material culture, social organization, religion, language, and other symbolic systems and discussion of the dynamics of culture are included in this study.
1032 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh DRSCHR 207 Grebler G
1033 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh DRSCHR 207 Grebler G
1034 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh DRSCHR 207 Denman J F
4006 6:30p-9:40p MW DRSCHR 207 Grebler G
Above section 4006 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 12.
ANTHRO 22, Magic, Religion, and Witchcraft 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4A (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None.
The purpose of this course is to explore in a cross-cultural context the nature of religion and the relationships of individuals and societies to supernatural forces and persons. The course will examine general patterns of religious behavior throughout the world, delineate different theories of religion and see how they apply in various cultures. By the end of the course, the student should be able to identify several definitions and theories of religion and to discuss their merits with regard to specific cases.
1035 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh MC 11 Zane W W
ANTHRO 35S, Archaeological Field Techniques 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course introduces students to the basic techniques involved in archaeological fieldwork. Students will learn various methods of excavation and how they are tied to a research design. Lectures will supplement hands-on excavation by providing pertinent historical and theoretical background to the ongoing scientific research.
1036 Arrange-9 Hours BELIZE Lewis B S
Above section 1036 is part of a Study Abroad program to Belize. Please contact lewis_brandon@smc.edu for more information.