Anthropology

ANT 101 Introduction to Anthropology (3-0) 3 hrs.
Addresses such central questions as "What does it mean to be human?" and "How did we get to be the way we are?" Among the topics to be examined will be human, physical and cultural evolution, the origin of culture, language, religion, kinship, economics and the impact of contemporary life on the world's populations. IAI S1 900N

ANT 202 Cultural Anthropology (3-0) 3 hrs.
Describes and analyzes how people throughout the world define and resolve the problems of life that are found everywhere. Some of the specific topics studied will be religion, social structure, law, "the unknown," economics and the formation of behavior within particular groups. IAI S1 901N

ANT 203 Native Americans (3-0) 3 hrs.
Acquaints the student with our American heritage. There are detailed studies of various Native American groups, both before and after the arrival of the Europeans. The religion, social organization, art work, archaeology and their relationship to the natural and cultural environment of the Native American is viewed with an appreciation and understanding of non-European cultures. Discussion of possible solutions for some of the problems that confront Native Americans in Western society today is included.

ANT 205 Physical Anthropology (2-2) 3 hrs.
Studies the origins and evolution of humans as physical and cultural beings. Includes origin, history and behavior of primates, fossil records and the principles of population genetics and their application to study of human variation. IAI S1 902

ANT 206 Archeology (3-0) 3 hrs.
Surveys archeological concepts, research and methods for the study of prehistoric cultures. Includes rise and development of modern civilization, land and land use, agriculture, current archeological investigations, interpretations of finds and introduction to field work techniques. IAI S1 903

ANT 207 Ancient Civilization of Mexico and Central America (3-0) 3 hrs.
Studies the origin and development of ancient civilizations of Mexico and Central America using historical and archeological evidence. This course will explore the world of the Aztec, Maya, Toltec and others as seen through architecture, art, food production, politics and religion.

ANT 208 Archeology of the Near East (3-0) 3 hrs.
Studies origins and development of civilization of ancient Near East. Includes archeology and cultural history of such countries as Egypt, Mesopotamia and Palestine.

ANT 209 Anthropological Theory (3-0) 3 hrs.
Surveys the theoretical origin and development of modern anthropology. Includes examination of works by Benedict, Boas, Dukheim, Khaldun, Malinowski, Mead, Morgan, Tylor, Weber and others.
Prerequisite:
ANT 101 or SOC 101 with a grade of "C" or better.

ANT 210 Cultural Ecology (3-0) 3 hrs.
Examines the technologies and behaviors that people have applied to the natural environment to sustain themselves and their societies. Also, the resultant environmental changes will be investigated with emphasis on food production, industrialization and population increase and their historic and prehistoric impact on our world.

ANT 220 Topics in Anthropology (1-0 to 6-0) 1-6 hrs.
Studies selected problems or topics in social science. The exact content and instructional methodology will vary from semester to semester depending on the material to be studied. A syllabus or course outline containing additional information will be available with preregistration materials each time that the course is offered. This course may be repeated two times to a maximum of six credit hours.

ANT 250 Field Methods in Archeology I (1-4) 3 hrs.
Provides intensive introduction to the methods and techniques of archeological survey and excavation through practical fieldwork, accompanied by lecture and discussion. The student will participate in laboratory analysis of materials excavated within the Midwest.
Prerequisite:
ANT 101 with a grade of "C" or better and/or consent of instructor. (NOTE: This course is taught only at an archeological site during the summer.)

ANT 255 Field Methods in Archeology II (1-4) 3 hrs.
Designed for students who have had previous field school experience at the introductory level. This is an intensive course in advanced field methods in archeology. In addition to the continued pursuit of excavation procedures and techniques, the student will be concerned with some of the theoretical and interpretative aspects of archeological analysis.
Prerequisite:
ANT 101 and ANT 250 with grades of "C" or better and/or consent of instructor. (NOTE: This course is taught only at an archeological site during the summer.)